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Old 04-26-2012, 03:33 PM   #1
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Coil spring question

Anyone had good or bad experiences using 3" drop coils with 3" Bell Tech spindles? I have an 87 c-10 1/2 ton running 17".

Thanks for any input.
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Old 04-26-2012, 07:15 PM   #2
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Re: Coil spring question

Some say a 3" drop spring is tough to get the front end alignment correct.
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Old 04-27-2012, 01:34 PM   #3
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Re: Coil spring question

Thanks much.
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Old 04-27-2012, 04:07 PM   #4
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Re: Coil spring question

i've heard that with a 3" drop spring if you go over a large bump at speed the spring can cum flying out and your left diggin payvement with whats left of your suspension
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Old 04-28-2012, 01:44 PM   #5
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Re: Coil spring question

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i've heard that with a 3" drop spring if you go over a large bump at speed the spring can cum flying out and your left diggin payvement with whats left of your suspension
I've cought air in my truck with 3 springs and this hasn't happened.

If your real worried about that use a limiting strap
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Old 04-28-2012, 05:28 PM   #6
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Re: Coil spring question

The 3" springs and 3" drop spindles will put the arms real close to the ground. Probably would be fine as stated above, but little too close for me without adjustability like of an air suspension.

But, I bet it looks damn good.
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I have the droped springs in mine and have never had a issue with them.



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