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04-26-2012, 03:33 PM
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Coil spring question
Anyone had good or bad experiences using 3" drop coils with 3" Bell Tech spindles? I have an 87 c-10 1/2 ton running 17".
Thanks for any input. |
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04-26-2012, 07:15 PM
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Re: Coil spring question
Some say a 3" drop spring is tough to get the front end alignment correct.
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04-27-2012, 01:34 PM
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Re: Coil spring question
Thanks much.
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04-27-2012, 04:07 PM
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Re: Coil spring question
i've heard that with a 3" drop spring if you go over a large bump at speed the spring can cum flying out and your left diggin payvement with whats left of your suspension
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04-28-2012, 01:44 PM
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Re: Coil spring question
Quote:
If your real worried about that use a limiting strap Posted via Mobile Device
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04-28-2012, 05:28 PM
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Re: Coil spring question
The 3" springs and 3" drop spindles will put the arms real close to the ground. Probably would be fine as stated above, but little too close for me without adjustability like of an air suspension.
But, I bet it looks damn good. |
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05-01-2012, 03:24 AM
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Re: Coil spring question
I have the droped springs in mine and have never had a issue with them.
   
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