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Old 12-24-2025, 06:49 PM   #1
karlbenz
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front springs

84 k10. original front springs were 2 leaf. I replaced them bout 3 years ago. I think they are bad again. They take a lot of abuse on the dirt and logging roads where I hunt. I see General Spring has 2,3 and 4 leaf. should I try a 3 leaf or go straight to 4?
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Old 12-26-2025, 10:23 AM   #2
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Re: front springs

The more springs the more stiff ride lol. I'd get an aftermarket aka lift
spring....
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Old 12-28-2025, 07:06 PM   #3
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Re: front springs

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The more springs the more stiff ride lol. I'd get an aftermarket aka lift
spring....
Looking into a 52" spring swap. That might be the ticket
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Old 12-28-2025, 07:45 PM   #4
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Re: front springs

Easy to do too. That will give you 4" of cushiness lol.
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Old 12-28-2025, 08:01 PM   #5
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Re: front springs

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Easy to do too. That will give you 4" of cushiness lol.
I read that that bracket swap would put the diff 2” forward? Would that make much of a difference?
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