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06-26-2009, 12:41 AM
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Rear 3/4 ton springs
Ok my 3/4 ton is a pretty rough ride along all my local roads. Im thinking about taking a few leafs out of the rear to maybe soften it up. What all would that do? Has anyone else done anything in this area? Pics maybe?
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06-26-2009, 01:39 AM
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Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
If you don't carry loads very often you could look into swapping to 1/2 ton springs.
My truck is a 3/4 ton camper special and I have the same problem, my wife gripes every time she rides in it. With about 5 to 8oo lbs in the bed it starts to ride pretty good. |
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06-26-2009, 10:24 AM
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Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
I have a one ton, same problem. IF I CAN EVER FIND BUSHING FOR THE &*%$ING SPRINGS, I'm going to lose probably 2 leaf's and see how it rides.
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06-26-2009, 01:21 PM
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Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
Yeah mine rides pretty good with some weight in it. I had a 1.4 ton of rock and it rode like a Cadillac. Are half ton springs the same length? What about ride heighth.
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06-26-2009, 02:01 PM
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Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
And i got some bushings from my local 67-72 guy. He had new and used.
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06-26-2009, 03:41 PM
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Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
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06-26-2009, 03:43 PM
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Re: Rear 3/4 ton springs
His name is Art. Im not sure if he does much out of state stuff but i can get you a email. (pm me if you want it)
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