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06-20-2006, 05:40 AM
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New Coil Springs
I am rebuilding the suspension soon and getting parts list together now.
I am seriously considering replacing the coil springs and want opinions. Truck does not appear to be abused in the past so I doubt the springs were overloaded. Rears are HD option. I see aftermarket also has a HD spring for the front. Should I go with it or stay with the normal one? I prefer ride over load as the truck won't be hauling very often. Thoughts? I plan on using NAPA 2nd line suspension parts which is TRW, MOOG is just too $$$. Last edited by crustysarge; 06-20-2006 at 05:40 AM. |
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06-20-2006, 06:35 AM
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Re: New Coil Springs
Just my $,02, If you have an optioned out small block (AC etc), I'd go HD. That is my plan for mine when I replace them. Regular probably OK, I just wnt that extra bit of firmness.
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06-20-2006, 12:17 PM
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Re: New Coil Springs
The lighter springs will give you a smoother ride. That's my choice in a truck that rarley hauls.
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06-21-2006, 01:49 PM
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Re: New Coil Springs
What ever brand you get, get variable rate springs, especially for rear or it'll be bouncy. I bought hd rear springs and ended up getting standard rate springs because of the bounce.
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06-21-2006, 02:01 PM
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Re: New Coil Springs
Interesting, I was trying to decide between variable and constant rate and was readin about it just now. I am thinking about going without HD in the rear.
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06-21-2006, 04:18 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: New Coil Springs
HD won't be variable rate.
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