Originally Posted by Tvernon

I have been telling people this for years, and most people still wont listen. However, your lift height shouldn't matter too much so I would just keep the springs you have. To fix your C's, heat em up and beat them back into submission until they're in spec. You can do this, or take it to a colision shop to do it for you. Another option would be to buy a "brand new" D30 carrier. Most junk yards would give them away just to get them off their lots and all of your internals would still be good. But with that, ditch those C gussets and axle sleeves which do little to no real good. Artec makes a killer D 30 truss That would solve the strength issues.

If I were in your situation I would buy a new D30 housing for the time being, and then the truss for a 200 bucks.

Just my .02. Good post.