1997 chevy k3500 dually rear leaf springs

[Trucker2k15]

Hello everyone im new to this page.
Ok i have a 1997 chevy k3500 dually my rear leaf springs are shot im replaceing them i currently have the 5-1 6 leaf springs with the overload. Dayton has 22-797hd that is 5-1 6 leaf 3 1/4 inch thickness 6 1/2 free arch 3000 lb rating then they have the 22-797xhd which is 7-1 8 leaf 3 7/8 inch thickness 5 3/4 free arch 3300 lb rating. My question is if i go with the 8 leaf ones will i still have the same height as i do now or will it lower or raise the back of the truck? No im not wanting to ride around like a $@!÷ boy or clitter chigger . Yes i understand that it would make it stiff and ride rough which doesn't bother me as i drive semi trucks which tend to be rough
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

 

[Supercharged111]

It will raise the rear, but it shouldn't be significant. My truck came with that leaf pack and rode like ****, but it also didn't have a bed back then either. At a minimum it will raise the back by the thickness of the additional springs themselves.

 

[Trucker2k15]

It will raise the rear, but it shouldn't be significant. My truck came with that leaf pack and rode like ****, but it also didn't have a bed back then either. At a minimum it will raise the back by the thickness of the additional springs themselves.

Thanks for the info i went ahead and got the 6 leaf 3000 lb ratings to save the hassel figured its be better to go with the same leaf count and thickness the 8 just sounded like a bad idea due to thickness. And didnt want a 5/8 difference with a 3/4 inch less arch.