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Old 02-08-2013, 01:57 PM   #126
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Re: My 82 shortbed

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fantastic! what brand if I may ask? easy to apply?
Ah I don't remember I'd have to take a look and let you know when I get home .... I sprayed it with a low pressure system and wasn't hard at all to apply
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Old 02-09-2013, 03:36 AM   #127
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Re: My 82 shortbed

One complete loop cut off a front spring usually ends up being about 2" of drop. So in your case you only want 1" more which is 1/2 a loop.
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Old 02-09-2013, 02:16 PM   #128
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Re: My 82 shortbed

Another idea: you can see how low it sits with the motor and tranny weight on the frame as well, then pop off the spring and cut it to your taste before you put the fenders on?
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Old 02-09-2013, 03:27 PM   #129
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fantastic! what brand if I may ask? easy to apply?
To be honest with you I'm not to sure.. I asked a buddy of mine that had gave me it it was what he had left and he's not sure the brand .. He said all the self etching is pretty good and will run you probably like 40 a quart . Sorry I couldn't help best of luck to you
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Old 02-09-2013, 03:32 PM   #130
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Another idea: you can see how low it sits with the motor and tranny weight on the frame as well, then pop off the spring and cut it to your taste before you put the fenders on?
As of right now I have motor and tanny in and cranks up on the frame Suspension is in, both gas tanks all the fuel lines I'm just running behind in posting the pics didn't post for a wiel cuz I was busy as hell working on it .. Picture leading up to that are coming soon. Cab isn't quite done yet but getting there .. Thanks for the advice I got some experimenting to do with the springs. Appreciate everyone's help. Hopefully I can help you guys out in some way in the future .
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