new to the diesel world, any help will be appreciated, how can I tell if I need new springs?, seems to be sagging quite a bit. thanks in advance

 

Moved to 1st gen forum for more exposure to those who know the answer. OK, 4x4 guys, go to it!

 

Figuring that your truck has served almost 15 years on the original springs with that heavy edit motor sittin on them, I would go ahead and replace them anyway. New springs, shocks and bushings to go with the springs. Probly make a world of difference in the old girl. I'm not positive here, but the stock 1st gens may have came with not very much arch in the front spring to begin with, so.........

 

Hey Trapperff I put Skyjacker 2" lift springs in the front of my 93 they level the truck out perfectly. Even with new stock springs and shocks the front will sag, these trucks were sagging right out the factory, its just to much motor weight for those factory negative arch springs. I also put rancho RS9000 adjustable shocks on mine they are also well worth the money.

 

how much gap was there between the spring and bump stop when they were new? i've get well under 1/2 inch? are you guys seeing sag this bad?

 

I also have the 2" skyjackers. Yeah, a little pricey, but it also rides much nicer.

 

I've got about 1'' of travel before the stops. Wore right out. Welcome to the site, Trapperff!