softest 3"-4" front springs?
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softest 3"-4" front springs?
Hi, I'm gonna need front springs, as mine has sagged to the bump-stops. I'm trying to get the softest ones possible for my aching back's sake. I would be ok with 3 and no more than 4" lift, as so I can have some travel. Looking for some one who has a mushiest front spring, that will retain thier shape. Thanks, Artie
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I have used Alcan's on previous rigs, and can attest to their ride quality. Call them up and tell them what you want, you will be very happy.
I have also heard good things about Deavers, but have no personal experience with them.
I have also heard good things about Deavers, but have no personal experience with them.
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When you do decide on your new springs be sure to get the shocks right too.
Stiffer progressive shocks make the ride better than softer shocks because they keep you off the bump stops that make an abrupt hit. I also raised my bump stops 1 inch by re-drilling the brackets and moving them up.
Dang 1st gen front suspension! Sheesh.
Stiffer progressive shocks make the ride better than softer shocks because they keep you off the bump stops that make an abrupt hit. I also raised my bump stops 1 inch by re-drilling the brackets and moving them up.
Dang 1st gen front suspension! Sheesh.
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Tailored to your truck. You will need your front axle weight, and possibly weights on left and right tires, and desired load capacity. And you tell them how much lift you want, travel, and ride quality.
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has anybody actually had Deaver springs made for their 1st gen?
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deavers are the best but you pay for it..
iam running skjjacker 6" with a leaf out ...its better then stock but not that soft.
i will be 3 linking the front with coilovers in the futrue and a 4 link in the rear with air bags and coils.
probably cheaper than deavers
iam running skjjacker 6" with a leaf out ...its better then stock but not that soft.
i will be 3 linking the front with coilovers in the futrue and a 4 link in the rear with air bags and coils.
probably cheaper than deavers
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I think the stockers CTD are a 1950 lb 6 leaf (or is it 7?) spring each side.
A gasser 360 uses a 1750 lb 3 leaf each side.
The 1750 will make for a nice ride if it had more arch to make up the thickness of the spring pack and the lower rating.
A gasser 360 uses a 1750 lb 3 leaf each side.
The 1750 will make for a nice ride if it had more arch to make up the thickness of the spring pack and the lower rating.
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Let's warm this one back up... My front has sagged more, now my tires are rubbing in turns. I don't want to give load capacity, I heard a lot of the cheap kits will lower lb capacity.
What is the factory difference between front and rear? 2 inches? If so do I get a 4" front, 2" rear?
Also, I've never lifted a truck, is it something to just get started and figure it out like a 3200 spring? Flat surface, BIG breaker bar, hammer, some HD stands and a jack?
I'd like to do this before it starts snowing!!
Thanks
What is the factory difference between front and rear? 2 inches? If so do I get a 4" front, 2" rear?
Also, I've never lifted a truck, is it something to just get started and figure it out like a 3200 spring? Flat surface, BIG breaker bar, hammer, some HD stands and a jack?
I'd like to do this before it starts snowing!!
Thanks
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I'm in the same boat as you! I need to change my front springs before the snow starts falling.
I'm not sure about load capacity, but putting leaf springs isn't that bad at all.
Just cut out old u-bolts, un-bolt springs, bolt new ones to shackels, then bolt to the rear. It helps to have a friend there to give an extra hand holding stuff up.
I just got skyjacker D400cs springs for the front, but have yet to get enough time to put them in
I'm not sure about load capacity, but putting leaf springs isn't that bad at all.
Just cut out old u-bolts, un-bolt springs, bolt new ones to shackels, then bolt to the rear. It helps to have a friend there to give an extra hand holding stuff up.
I just got skyjacker D400cs springs for the front, but have yet to get enough time to put them in
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i spent about 3 hrs on here last night and now I'm scared of lift kits. all this talk about pinions and shims and lengthening drive lines and stuff. i thought i could just bolt on new leafs, and drive the truck home. 4" doesn't seem too big, but it looks like there's lots of issues out there.
also steering stabilizers and drop Pittman arm, needed for 4'?
also steering stabilizers and drop Pittman arm, needed for 4'?
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I wouldn't think 4" lift would bump steer too much. I hope. I'm hopeful that I can lift it 3-4", get more suspension travel for better ride, without any other mods to the front suspension. I'm sure I can get the rear to behave without alot of hassels, IE two stage springs or bags.
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