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heavy duty coil springs?
Hey guys,
I am considering putting a cummins 4 cylinder diesel in my truck, but the beast weighs 750 pounds without accessories, flywheel, etc, so I need to know what my options are for beefy front coil springs. How many different kinds of front coil springs were available for the 73-87 trucks? Were they different for 1/2 ton vs 3/4 ton? I have heard mention of heavy duty springs for use with a 454 V8, were these a special option? For that matter, are the front suspension components (A-arms, etc) any different between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton, or is the difference all in the rear? |
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Location: Edmond, OK
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Re: heavy duty coil springs?
you might as well get the 1 ton coils, and if they sag too much get coil spring spacers.. may not have as much suspension travel.. but it should work fine..
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Beeville, Texas
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Re: heavy duty coil springs?
All you'd have to do is get the 1 ton springs, remove the old ones, and put the new ones in. I don't think any other special suspension mods are needed.
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Re: heavy duty coil springs?
thanks guys
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