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Old 05-09-2003, 05:43 PM
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A couple MORE coil spring / leveling questions

I have written before about my '92 being lower in front - I know Dodge 2wd's tend to be that way. I don't like the look. My front end is approximately 3&quot; lower. Questions:<br><br>1. I have been told that Moog replacement springs will bring it back up to height. WHAT IS FACTORY HEIGHT? I don't want to spend an extra $140 to find out that I'm ALREADY AT factory height.<br><br>2. Moog replacement for mine is model 7226. These are listed as Heavy Duty. They also make a stronger one (7226s) which is Super Duty. What kind of difference will these make?<br><br>3. I know about the factory 1&quot; spacers - do I need these also to get 2.5-3&quot; in height?<br><br>I need help from someone who has lifted the front of their 1st Gen.<br><br>Thanks! Again!
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Re:A couple MORE coil spring / leveling questions

Good Luck!<br>Find out what the rating on the Moogs are and I will see what my Manual calls for. I have not found a spring that will do the job and hold up in the long run. I've tried the 1 ton springs and they don't give a good return for the money - rougher ride and not a lot of height. Let me know how you make out.<br>Bob
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Re:A couple MORE coil spring / leveling questions

Ok. Check out this guy's idea. Whadd'ya think?<br>Looks like they could be adapted for fronts.<br><br>http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson...ils/coils.html
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Re:A couple MORE coil spring / leveling questions

I'm not comfortable with the spring outside the spring tower especially on the front end. I will wait for his report after he tries them. I did get a quote for a custom made spring that would add 1 to 1.5 inches of ride height and retain the same spring rate $300.00 each <br>Bob
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Re:A couple MORE coil spring / leveling questions

$300!!! I'll take SIX PAIRS!<br><br>Just kidding....<br><br>I feel like my truck is in the twilight zone as far as suspension parts. NOBODY makes anything that I can find.<br><br>[glow=red, 6, 500]AAAARRRRGGHHHHHH!![/glow]
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Re:A couple MORE coil spring / leveling questions

I replaced my coil springs with 7226's when replacing the shocks. It had no effect whatever on the nose-down look of the truck.<br><br>Then I measured it again when I hooked up the 5er. Dead level fore-and-aft.<br><br>Seems if I raise the front, it would look silly when towing.<br><br>I'm going to leave it as is.<br><br>DBF<br>
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Re:A couple MORE coil spring / leveling questions

Thats wierd. When I replaced my springs with the Moog HD's, it raised the front end up a good 1&quot;.
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