Help with reviving suspension

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Just had the time to finish the full suspension overhaul. I just took it to an alignment shop, and let me tell ya, it rides amazing! Even the old lady was impressed! Those Hellwig sway bars work wonders, and the Bilstein 4600s keep it very well under control! The heavy duty springs lifted the truck up by 3 inches all around, so it looks great. Best $2k+ i've ever spent! Thank you guys for the input! My hands are so sore and beaten up, i cant even make a fist anymore. Haha!
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I don't have much time right now, plus, the truck needs a shower. I'll try to take some tomorrow.
 

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That's unfortunate, as GM no longer makes the OEM 81250 part, and Moog supplied a direct replacement for that part number. I purchased that Moog replacement part last year from Rock Auto, and they shipped me the correct Moog springs.
How did the springs ride after you put them in?
 
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Sorry for the late reply. Too much drama in my life now, but the ride is amazing! Night and day difference from the old suspension, plus it is now much more tamed and controlled! I highly recommend it if you have $2k to invest in a suspension that will last you another 100k miles! I'm going to wash my truck tomorrow and post some pics. It sits significantly higher, and i can now slide underneath for oil changes without jacking it up! Maybe if i buy a wider wheel/tire combo it'll grip better, but i'm okay with the stock LT wheels for now. Thanks again everyone for helping me determine the best ride for me. By the way: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!! ✨✨✨✨
 
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Sorry for the late reply. Too much drama in my life now, but the ride is amazing! Night a day difference from the old suspension, plus it is now much more tamed and controlled! I highly recommend it if you have $2k to invest in a suspension that will last you another 100k miles! I'm going to wash my truck tomorrow and post some pics. It sits significantly higher, and i can now slide underneath for oil changes without jacking it up! Maybe if i buy a wider wheel/tire combo it'll grip better, but i'm okay with the stock LT wheels for now. Thanks again everyone for helping me determine the best ride for me. By the way: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!! ✨✨✨✨
Did you go with the Hellwig swaybars?
 
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Pics of my truck and gramps (my father in-law). I live in a desert, so it's not as clean as i want it to be.
 

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