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Old 04-20-2015, 10:29 PM   #1
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Rear Drop? Which is better, ALL Spring? or Spring and Blocks?

Going with a 6 inch drop on Halen's truck, and in the past I've just used a 6 inch spring. Lately, I've seen a few guys running a 4 inch spring and a 2 inch block. Can anybody tell me the main purpose for this? Other than 6 inch springs are a little harder to find. Is the ride better with the blocks?

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Old 04-21-2015, 02:40 AM   #2
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Re: Rear Drop? Which is better, ALL Spring? or Spring and Blocks?

Thats a really good question. I would ask this guy. I know they have put a lot in to engineer their suspension.

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Old 04-21-2015, 12:52 PM   #3
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Re: Rear Drop? Which is better, ALL Spring? or Spring and Blocks?

The shorter the spring, the harsher the ride.
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Old 04-21-2015, 03:02 PM   #4
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Re: Rear Drop? Which is better, ALL Spring? or Spring and Blocks?

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The shorter the spring, the harsher the ride.
Thanks Rob

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Old 04-22-2015, 09:19 AM   #5
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Re: Rear Drop? Which is better, ALL Spring? or Spring and Blocks?

Yes sir I will!
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Old 04-22-2015, 09:21 AM   #6
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Re: Rear Drop? Which is better, ALL Spring? or Spring and Blocks?

Sweet!

Do you give rides?
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Old 04-22-2015, 11:55 AM   #7
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Re: Rear Drop? Which is better, ALL Spring? or Spring and Blocks?

Check out post #148 and #203

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