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11-21-2002, 03:01 PM
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Springs Re-Arched?
I'm looking for about 1"-2" of lift for my 4X4 and a friend of mine said instead of getting a lift kit just get my springs re-arched. Has anyone done this and does it work? Also, how would my ride compare?
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11-21-2002, 03:13 PM
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They can be
But sometimes the arch comes out on one or the other from what I've heard. Not 100% sure tho. The place may give a warrenty on this too. Wouldnt hurt to ask.
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11-21-2002, 05:30 PM
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I saw these and they look like a slick way to bump the height a touch with no change to your ride.... check the rest of this site out too. pretty cool 4x4 toys.......
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm 
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11-21-2002, 05:37 PM
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I saw these and they look like a slick way to bump the height a touch with no change to your ride.... check the rest of this site out too. pretty cool 4x4 toys.......
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm
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11-21-2002, 05:48 PM
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thanks Dutch! Looks interesting. Does anybody have any experience with these?
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11-21-2002, 06:04 PM
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I had the springs on my s-10 re-arched about four years ago and have had no probs with sag or balance. I also had my 2500 leafs DE-arched for a drop and they came out level. It's cheap but can be some work removing and re-installing, but you can get the bushings redone at the same time.
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i dont know yet, but im getting a set of these i got off ebay for my truck.. sending money tomarow, once i get em in ill report back
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11-21-2002, 09:33 PM
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Like MUDDER 67 said they quite often sag even after a short period of time because of different factors like spring pack design , condition and ECT . and this will happen more on heavy pick up trucks . If you are going to keep the truck may be it would be better to put that money toward new springs . , but if you are tight for money you can do your own re-arch with a torch but probably the easiest way for a 1 1/2 to 2" lift is to put an " Add a leaf kit " on the front and a small lift block on the back , this might cost $100. for the kits and give you up to 2" with little change in ride .
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