I have a 97 1/2 ton 4x4, I was going to put 3/4 ton leaf springs in the back. But thought of putting a few more 1/2 ton springs in. What would be better? I have a firewood business and with a cord of wood on the trailer it squats a lot, wheel well is about 3.5-4 inches from tire. Also thought of putting a 3/4 ton rear end but would have to re-gear the front if I did. What do you think?

 

Airbags

 

Don't really have the funds for a whole air bag setup

 

The "bicycle pump" style airbags are fairly inexpensive, especially for regular use. They will take less time to install, are less likely to result in a broken shackle, and are adjustable.
http://www.amazon.com/Firestone-W217...1636338&sr=1-1

Otherwise, 3/4 ton springs would be preferred.

 

Got a tape measure? you might wish to measure the width of the two different springs, 3/4 ton springs are 3" wide.

 

Yeah, i know. The 1/2 tons are 2.5. A buddy of mine can cut the hangers off and re do the 3/4 ton stuff for me pretty cheap

 

They made some that were 2.5"

 

I would install a overload spring like the one ton trucks have

 

dhvaughan uses these and says they work great. Maybe he'll chime in. http://www.timbren.com/