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09-22-2011, 11:38 PM
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Weight on Springs?
Can anyone give me an ideal what the extra weight, from a diesel motor, how it changes the front leaf springs? I am figuring the weight difference from the sbc 350 to the 6.2L is about 200-250 lbs....with that said, how many inches do you think a good leaf pack would sag with the heavier weight added. 2 inches maybe? Thanks in advance!
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09-23-2011, 06:25 AM
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Re: Weight on Springs?
Climb up on the front bumper and find out.....
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09-23-2011, 07:39 AM
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Re: Weight on Springs?
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 There's your answer. Truthfully,it doesn't make any difference. The same goes for a big block. Maybe if they were coils it would matter,but leafs are some weight handling S.O.B.s. And,especially front springs being so short. I have put lift springs on three 6.2 trucks and never gave it a thought. Two were with Tuff Country EZ-rides.
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09-23-2011, 08:13 AM
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Re: Weight on Springs?
Is there that much of a weight difference? Personally I think you'll be fine.
The dealerships hung plows on these and they were up to 700-800 pounds added and never changed the springs.
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09-24-2011, 02:41 AM
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Re: Weight on Springs?
This is interesting. Why do some lift companies sell you a different front spring for a big block vs. a small block?
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09-24-2011, 02:49 AM
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Yeah, I wondered why they sell two different springs also. Did they do that with you? |
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09-24-2011, 06:27 AM
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