I've gone numb reading about the V/B code spring swaps...a lot of great info but a lot of choices to consider. I thought I'd add one more twist and would like feedback from this braintrust:

Why not simply add a helper spring onto the stock X springs? Wouldn't they provide the additional stiffness that the V/B code springs have? They certainly are simpler to add than a spring swap. Thanks.

 

Depends on how bad your stock springs are. My fronts were pretty bad so I replaced them with V's (shoulda done X's). The rears seemed OK so I just did an add-a-leaf. I'm happy with the results for sure. I had a hard time locating used B's so the add-a-leaf seemed like a good choice for me. Had I found B's, i'd have used them with the 4" tapered block.

 

Some people do. Some people opt for the Roadmaster Active Suspension aka RAS. The problem is, the the RAS (or helper springs) is only a band-aid fix. While it does work for some, it doesn't permanently fix the problem. Swapping the springs does, by eliminating the cause.

Stewart

 

Thanks Stewart. That's what I figured; otherwise there'd be a lot more chatter about helper springs.