Lifted Rear Leaf Springs...Options?
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Lifted Rear Leaf Springs...Options?
Alright, most of you know i swapped my ranger springs with an AAL to the Pro-Comp Chevy springs. Well, i don't care for the ride of the chevy springs (too bouncy)..
Before i make up my mind and go back to Ranger springs, do i have any options as far as new chevy springs? I know its going to be hard for you guys find something because you dont really know the ride of my truck, besides those who have driven it - Zach (Zabeard)
Overall im just looking for something that rides smooth, and takes the bumps well. I know its a truck and the springs i have now are designed for a 1/2 - 3/4 truck, which is why the ride is so bouncy... I just wondering if i stick with the chevy springs can i get a better ride?
If not, then im going to remove the chevy spring swap and go with the Ranger 4" Skyjacker lift springs. I already have the chevy drop shackle so im thinking i may need a 1" block.
Suggestions?
Before i make up my mind and go back to Ranger springs, do i have any options as far as new chevy springs? I know its going to be hard for you guys find something because you dont really know the ride of my truck, besides those who have driven it - Zach (Zabeard)
Overall im just looking for something that rides smooth, and takes the bumps well. I know its a truck and the springs i have now are designed for a 1/2 - 3/4 truck, which is why the ride is so bouncy... I just wondering if i stick with the chevy springs can i get a better ride?
If not, then im going to remove the chevy spring swap and go with the Ranger 4" Skyjacker lift springs. I already have the chevy drop shackle so im thinking i may need a 1" block.
Suggestions?
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grab youself a set of Skyjacker FR356's like I have....i am running 4" of rear lift with no blocks.....it leveled the rear with my front (6" front lift).....the ride is great and they flex well.....there is no spring wrap......i paid $475 shipped from Summit for the set...and then i replace all 4 spring hanges and the 2 shackles for $125...
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The 6" springs will be too much as i have the chevy drop shackle (gives 1.5" lift?)
The 4" should work, if they don't give enough i can just toss in a 1" block. Plus they should ride even smoother than the 6" springs, right?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
The 4" should work, if they don't give enough i can just toss in a 1" block. Plus they should ride even smoother than the 6" springs, right?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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The 6" springs will be too much as i have the chevy drop shackle (gives 1.5" lift?)
The 4" should work, if they don't give enough i can just toss in a 1" block. Plus they should ride even smoother than the 6" springs, right?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
The 4" should work, if they don't give enough i can just toss in a 1" block. Plus they should ride even smoother than the 6" springs, right?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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