Well, I finally got my 861/862 springs installed yesterday. I already had Bilsteins in the cruiser and kept those. My thoughts. The springs definitely are firmer, which the cruiser really needs. There is a little less pitching, and the truck corners a bit flatter, ride quality has improved slightly, moderately firm with no impact harshness.
Now what I don't like. OME did firm of the rates, but they still do not feel balanced. With the stock springs, I felt the front springs were to firm relative to the rears. With the 861/862, I feel like the the rates have increased, but the balance is still not correct. I have to wonder for a stock truck how it would feel with stock front springs and 862 springs in the rear.
Cary
Now what I don't like. OME did firm of the rates, but they still do not feel balanced. With the stock springs, I felt the front springs were to firm relative to the rears. With the 861/862, I feel like the the rates have increased, but the balance is still not correct. I have to wonder for a stock truck how it would feel with stock front springs and 862 springs in the rear.
Cary