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Old 11-25-2012, 01:23 PM   #1
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Re: Little confused on what to do with front suspension now.

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just buy a set or stock 3/4 ton springs and cut them to how low you want to go..
you will have a better ride with 3/4 springs and a firm low ride...
would cut 3/4 ton springs have a spring rate similar to stock c10?
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Old 11-26-2012, 12:23 AM   #2
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Re: Little confused on what to do with front suspension now.

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would cut 3/4 ton springs have a spring rate similar to stock c10?
I think that would give a pretty harsh ride.
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Old 11-26-2012, 12:34 AM   #3
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Re: Little confused on what to do with front suspension now.

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I think that would give a pretty harsh ride.
Not true..............i have run cut 3/4 spring for over 30 years in all my trucks.
its not Harsh at all but more a firm cornering ride..........
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