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05-23-2008, 12:21 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: texas
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Variable rate springs
I just installed a set of new variable rate springs on the rear of my 69' and 3 of the tightly rounded coils on both are touching. I was wonderin if that was okay and if that is gonna make for a rougher ride. Thanks.
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05-23-2008, 12:23 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Carl Junction, Missouri
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Re: Variable rate springs
thats how mine are, the 5 inch drop. do you have a rear gas tank?
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05-23-2008, 12:53 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: texas
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Re: Variable rate springs
Thanks for the quick reply matthufham. I got the stock tank in cab and stock height springs.
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05-23-2008, 12:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Foster Rhode Island
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Re: Variable rate springs
I had springs like that on my 61 and yea the close coils practically touched the ride only changes when you load it up.The good news is you can load the crap out if it . I used to put loads of scrap that were over 3000 in my 61 1/2 ton all the time.Carried it like a champ!
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05-23-2008, 03:59 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Variable rate springs
thats how they were stock too
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05-23-2008, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: St.Petersburg,Fl
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Re: Variable rate springs
I currently use rear springs out of a 70-72 Monte Carlo.They are a bolt in,but they are soft.I use air bags that you can get from Jeg's for $78,Part#022-60844.They fit inside the spring and keep the coils from compressing too much.They are adjustable from 5psi to 35psi.You can have a nice comfortable ride,or you can air them up to 35psi and put 3000lbs in the rear.Very adjustable,and they work real well for drag racing.Just my .02 worth.
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