Truck is completely stock. I know what you're saying, but remember the stock bump stops are very rigid, like steel almost. Timbrens are suspension enhancement units. The rubber is completely different and works with the suspension to cushion the shock

heck, I think the stock bumpstops are steel.

I know with my stock springs I could easily bottom out the front of the truck on a regular basis. I think I might have once bottomed it out with my new springs.... And that was me accidently driving off a 2 foot drop one night trying to find parking in the dirt :o .

Those are the dreaded expansion joints we talk about. Usually found on freeways. To a point, I would not even drink a cup of coffee (w/o spilling) and carry on a conversation w/ the front passenger. They are so bad.

The mini leafs help a little especially on washboard roads and keeping the *** end from sliding around. The full leafs cut the expansion joints down pretty darn good. You will still feel it because it is a truck, but w/ good valved shocks along w/ the full leafs. Your money will be well spent. [guitar]

firemansdiesel,

Thanks for the input. Compared to stock suspension, on a scale of 1-5 (5 being best), what would you rate the "smoothness" of the DP leaves.

Thanks.

Bob

I don't have Sean's DP Leafs (so I can't speak for those), but I do have KORE's Full Leafs. I will go w/ a scale of 1-10 (10 being awesome). My Fox 2.0's w/ full leafs are a 7 over stock. Which stock is like a 2 at best.

Now if I had better shocks in the rear and can be valved w/o compromise w/ on/off road good ride. It would be a 9-10 on the scale. :o

I have heard from others that Sean's Dual Purpose are great riding leafs w/ a soft ride. I figure you would get a better ride w/ the 2.25 Sway-a-Ways than the 5100's on the Dual Purpose.

firemansdiesel,

Thanks again. I have to go out and chop down another money tree.
I hate it when I have to do that. :)

I'm getting closer to making the decision. Have a road trip coming up in 4 weeks, so I need to decide in the next two weeks.

i have the Lorenz DP springs. They make for a great ride. No more bumping and hacking. Expansion joints are almost a thing of the past.

As an alternative, I've been quite pleased with my superspring brand overloads - pretty easy install, they just bolt on, and come with a money back guarantee if you don't like them -

In addition to some extra load capacity, they serve to put the factory springs under a bit more tension at all times, and really tighten up/smooth out the unloaded ride, difference on the expansion joint deal is night and day; I found that they made more of a difference in ride quality than the rancho shocks I added later.

Note on install, with a 2500 you will need the installation bracket, with a 3500 you will not, but will need a small adapter plate that fits over the factory overloads.

good luck!

Bill

Ordered my DP springs today. Hopefully will have time to get installed before a 3000 mile roundtrip to Mesa,AZ.