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Old 01-01-2009, 09:16 PM   #1
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what is betterto have

springs up front or leaf springs cuz i see so many of you guys with springs up front and i got leaf springs up front and dual shocks on each side
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:14 AM   #2
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Re: what is betterto have

let me be the first to say, huh?

You mean coil springs? yours is a 4x4 right? so you should have leaf springs. 2wds had coils.
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:15 AM   #3
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Re: what is betterto have

4 wheel drives's have leaf springs. 2 wheel drive's have coil springs...


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Old 01-02-2009, 12:21 AM   #4
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Re: what is betterto have

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let me be the first to say, huh?

You mean coil springs? yours is a 4x4 right? so you should have leaf springs. 2wds had coils.
I'm lost here too, so let me be the second to say HUH???!!! He is right. 4x4s are supposed to have leaf springs. There's no way to put coils under a 4x4 without TONS of fabrication work, and you wouldn't be gaining anything in ride or handling anyway. ...Joe
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:33 AM   #5
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I'm lost here too, so let me be the second to say HUH???!!! He is right. 4x4s are supposed to have leaf springs. There's no way to put coils under a 4x4 without TONS of fabrication work, and you wouldn't be gaining anything in ride or handling anyway. ...Joe
lol alright you guys answer my question
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