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06-23-2021, 07:35 PM
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Location: Hardin, Montana
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front leaf springs
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I am seriously considering removing the 4" lift from my 72 blazer 4x4 (bought it with that lift), and possibly going back to stock height. Any recommendations for the front leaf springs? I see that there are 2 and 3 leafspring options, but which would be the better option? thanks |
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06-23-2021, 08:12 PM
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Location: East Tennessee
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Re: front leaf springs
Go to a 2" leveling spring....the stock springs have a negative arch....stable but not much in the way of performance
You can get as deep $$ as you want but Tuff Country and Skyjacker have a soft ride spring kit You can also step higher up and get Deaver or Alcan....all depends on how deep you want into it $$$ My '72 has 2" my '70 has 4" BDS...it's pretty bouncy
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06-24-2021, 03:07 PM
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Re: front leaf springs
following
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06-24-2021, 11:46 PM
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Re: front leaf springs
A1971....thanks for the reply. Will start looking at your mentions. My 72, at the moment, has the 4" lift. Went to the rally wheels with 33x10.50. Wheel wll looks somewhat empty with these tires. Both of yours are nice looking rigs
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06-25-2021, 04:37 PM
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Re: front leaf springs
Just for reference, mine has 33x12.50 BFGs on stock springs. I removed a 3" body lift when I replaced the bushings.
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06-25-2021, 11:43 PM
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Re: front leaf springs
truckster..where did you purchase your springs and how many leafs? Trying to get as much information as possible before tapping a "buy" button
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06-26-2021, 12:43 AM
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Re: front leaf springs
They're the original springs. I'll count the the leaves tomorrow.
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06-27-2021, 01:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Ontario Canada
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Re: front leaf springs
I love my Tough Country 2" lift springs.
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