Skyjacker D25 coil longevity ?

[damon]

For those of you who have used the D25's up front and have more than a year or 2 on them, how are they holding up ?



I am concerned about some reports that I have heard that the drivers side will sag after 18 months or so. Hence the reason that Dodge puts a heavier spring on the drivers side.



Also, did anyone replace thier stock 46/39 springs with the D25's, and if so, how was the spring rate in comparison ?



Thanks again..... Damon

 

[duaneparks]

I don't have the D25's, but a friend of mine does and he's had no problems out of them in over 3 years. No sag, no nothing, and he's got a Pro-Zap on the front.



He's 'wheeled his truck HARD too. Currently he is reworking his suspension and making a custom 4 link system for it, mainly for more articulation and durability. He's bent a lower link or two a couple of times.



As far as riding in it, it rides better than stock in my opinion, a little more control of body motions, which also has to do with the shocks. I really can't remember which shocks he was running though.



I plan on doing the D25's in my truck based on his experience with them, if that helps. And I plan on running Bilstien shocks.



Duane

 

[Rob Thomas]

I've had my D25's on for over 2 years, no sag, no problems, and the ride is great.



Later, Rob

 

[damon]

Rob -



what to you think about the spring rate of the D25's ? lighter than stock, heavier ? and do you remember what # your stock springs were ?



TIA

 

[Rob Thomas]

Damon,The skyjacker springs felt stiffer, which is what I was after, I didn't have the snow plow package, so I had the lighter front springs, 39 and 38??(I dont have the old ones to look at).



Later, Rob

 

[pnwradar]

Originally posted by damon

Also, did anyone replace thier stock 46/39 springs with the D25's, and if so, how was the spring rate in comparison?

I swapped mine a few weeks ago, and the ride seems about the same. I added the newer Bilsteins, which are a lot better than the Rancho's that came off.



-jon-

 

[John]

In order to accurately document spring sag, one would first have to have a reference as a baseline. That is, a known point (measured on a level surface each time) that could be duplicated at a later date for comparison. You could be pretty much off by an inch side to side without really noticing it.

 

[Mtngoat]

Is changing these springs something that a suspension shop should do, or could I, with moderate skills do it at home?



Robin