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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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which front leafs?

I am wondering which front springs to get.
I will be using the truck as a DD also as a plow truck (8'2 Boss V).I communicated with a guy from Alcan and he told me what I expected,he can't make a spring to smooth the ride out and carry the extra weight of the plow. He suggested running smoother riding springs and Timbren Overloads. $235 per leaf. X 2 = $470 + $200 for overloads = $670

Or my other option,that seems to be what a lot of guys are doing for stock replacements are,the 4" skyjacker fronts.but I haven't checked the pricing on those yet.

#1. Will the skyjackers hold up to the extra plow weight?

#2. "Does anyone know anything about the Timbren overloads?

#3. Which route does anyone recommend?
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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Are you wanting to increase the ride height? I had a local spring shop rebuild mine and re arch to a four inch lift.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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I want to keep the stock ride height.if I'm not mistaken I read on this site that guys are using 4" skyjackers to replace stockers.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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tuff country easy ride's have always been my leaf of choice...
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MARF75
I want to keep the stock ride height.if I'm not mistaken I read on this site that guys are using 4" skyjackers to replace stockers.
im pretty sure they are using the 2" kit to level the front end.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by JBradley500
im pretty sure they are using the 2" kit to level the front end.
Ahhh. Thanks for clearing the air(or my brain)on that!
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