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Old 09-05-2004, 02:40 AM   #1
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I was talking to a guy about rear suspensions, he recomended I change my coil springs to leaf springs and 4 link if I decided not to go airbags too still have a smooth ride. Has anyone done this?

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Old 09-05-2004, 02:45 AM   #2
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DOOH!!!
Still working on my posting skills. This is a truck from the show.

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Old 09-05-2004, 07:16 AM   #3
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Did you smell alcohol on his breath? coils are a much better handling and ride setup than leaf spring, much cheaper to drop and the traction is better with coils. A 4 link is not used with coils or leafsprings it is a totally different suspension you weld in after taking your old suspension out.
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Old 09-07-2004, 07:17 PM   #4
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Thanks Mothertrucker, this guy had made his own brand of rear end susspension. Not that he was trying to sell me one, but his point was, if I dont go airbags, then do a 4 link or change to leafs for a better and stable ride.
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Old 09-07-2004, 07:26 PM   #5
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that truck in the picture kicks a@!
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Old 09-10-2004, 12:12 PM   #6
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Thanks 71Longbed, I have a few more that I will post, probably today.
Wish mine looked that good.
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