I currently have a 4" lift and want to go to a 8" and because I need to tow as well I was going to install air bags too and the total started to add up to this system I found. I came across this add in DP and checked out there website and this system looks very good, replaces the springs and is fully adjustable up and down, I think the description isn't as clear as it could be to achieve a total of 12" travel.
IMO air bags suck, handling isn't very good on the kits I have seen. Pinion angle changes will introduce vib's if the heights changed..ie driving at 4" or raising to 8"..Pinion-DS angles will change, Castor will drastically change on the kit linked to.
3 ways of getting a great riding truck, Coilover kit, Hybrid Icon hanger spring kit or swap axles to '05 up and 4 link it.
For the front there are a few options to get 8" lift with your current front axle.
1) Leaf Springs
2) Combination Leaf Springs and Hanger & Shackle
3) Full Traction Conversion.
Of course there is also the swap to an 05+ front axle that was mentioned.
For the rear I would recommend sticking with stock springs and going with One Up Offroad Traction Blocks to achieve the lift and keep from getting any axle wrap.
Thanks for the input. Currently I have a broken spring in my rear and I know I can replace just that one (I think its the 4th one off the top of my head) So rather than put more money into stock and weak springs I wanted to go to a newer spring. I called the company that I posted the link to and the total came to over 4 grand so that's out of the question, I guess I was looking for something different and liked the idea behind that setup in theory.
I will look into the suggestions you mentioned, thanks.
Your best option is going to go with a complete new kit. I would recommend the ICON 8" kit which can be found HERE
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