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03-05-2014, 03:45 PM
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454 swap, do I need 1 ton springs??
I have a 85 k20 3/4 with a 350. I bought a 99 454. Will I need to put 1 ton front springs to keep the sag away because of a heavier motor.
I really do not want a rough ride with 1 ton springs!! what are my options?? |
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03-05-2014, 04:00 PM
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Location: Binghamton, NY
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Re: 454 swap, do I need 1 ton springs??
It will be fine....
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03-05-2014, 06:07 PM
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Re: 454 swap, do I need 1 ton springs??
half tons had the bb option some years even
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03-05-2014, 06:13 PM
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Re: 454 swap, do I need 1 ton springs??
Not for 4x4s, but either way you will be fine....
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03-05-2014, 06:16 PM
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Re: 454 swap, do I need 1 ton springs??
oh i know im just saying weight wise if a half ton can hold one up no need to swap a 3/4
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03-05-2014, 06:27 PM
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Re: 454 swap, do I need 1 ton springs??
No definitely don't need to swap to 3/4 ton. Shoot my car has a 454 in it and its' not that bad.....
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03-05-2014, 08:11 PM
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Re: 454 swap, do I need 1 ton springs??
id say you did have to run bb springs in it though right? i can pull off sb with my the buick bb but the chevy engine is slightly heavier.
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03-06-2014, 11:19 AM
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Location: Rome PA
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Re: 454 swap, do I need 1 ton springs??
I would say the 3/4 ton springs will be fine.
-Sam
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03-06-2014, 04:38 PM
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Re: 454 swap, do I need 1 ton springs??
K20 is a 4x4.....99.9% of all lifts do not ask about what engine is in it. The factory springs will be just fine.
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