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Old 02-24-2010, 12:26 AM   #3
MrTucker
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Re: '49 front leaf springs

Just my opinion, but I'd recommend going with a factory replacement. I've read that mono springs are great, but I've also read that they are junk. I have no experience with mono's so I cant really say.

But I can say that I've ridden in trucks that are 50+ year old trucks with the original "full leaf packs" that ride pretty well.

The factory design worked well and lasted for decades...it's hard to improve on that. But if you're looking to improve on 1950's performance standards, an IFS system is worth considering.
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