Skyjacker 4" coils and leaf pack questions

[SteveVB]

Im looking at adding 4" springs to my existing Rancho lift. New 4" coils up front, and a new 4" spring pack in the rear. Im then going to run 33X10.50 tires.

Anyone know the spring rates for the coil and leaf packs from Skyjacker. I thought Skyjacker had a catalog on their web site but I couldnt find it.

Hows the Flex on the coils and leafs from those who run them. Any problems with the springs either fronts or rears.

 

[Byrd91]

I'd also like to know about the skyjacker springs. I thought about going with OME because of the great reviews. I want nice ride and offroad handling. Can skyjacker offer this.

 

[malcolmzilla]

I haven't had any direct experience with the Skyjacker springs, but based on past experiences with j**ps, you do want to ensure the leaf packs have the following attributes:

- tapered leaves
- free floating clamps / alignment clips (only bolted to bottom leaf)
- poly (or other) inserts between the leaf ends to assist the leafs in sliding

I have had bad luck in the past with r*ncho and s*perlift springs, despite asking, the springs I got were basic, non tapered, no slider, heavy clamped type. In fact, in one instance, the leaf springs were made at a local manufacturer under contract to the suspension company, I could have gone directly there and specified what I wanted (which is what I did the next time, and got a really nice soft set).

But that could be 'cuz I'm way up in Canada, too.

So, based on that, I'm doing a s*perlift 5.5" with the spring over conversion in the rear - keeps the stock springs which have the attributes above and a decent ride. Axle wrap may be an issue though, we'll see.

Hope this helps.
Malcolm