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Re: 2wd vs 4wd rear suspension question

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Originally Posted by Richard

Coil spring rate stays the same through their travel = more compliant ride.

That is not necessarily true. The "variable rate" or "progressive rate" coil springs change depending on the amount of weight loaded in the bed of the truck.... A lot of the '67 - '72 trucks had them.

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