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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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bump stop

how much space do you have between your front bump stop and the leaf spring? i only have about an inch? doesn't seem like much travel
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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That's because your springs are shot.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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i only have about an inch also, my springs are shot too leading to it like wannadiesel said. my truck rides like a crap because of it.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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what should we have?
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Mine are close too. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Imm sure mine are weak too.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by wannadiesel
That's because your springs are shot.
the funny thing is i think i have replacement springs. they have a sticker that says stanley springs 34-800. so im thinking they are not the originals
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