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Old 08-03-2009, 07:19 PM   #1
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How do I make the rear leafs softer?

Hey gang,

I have a little 4x4 project that started as a dually and now has single rears and no bed - as you can imagine, it beats you to death offroad with the stiff rear springs and no weight. (running 15 and 12 psi in the tires)

Question, how can I keep the same ride height but make the rear springs softer? - What part of the packs should I remove and how big of a block should I plan for? Or is there another option like swapping some front leaves to the rear? I have a plasma and a mig; not afraid to use them

Uglee huh?
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