1500 or 2500 coil springs
09-27-2010, 10:13 AM
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i think they had different spring rates. but not just from 2500 to 3500. apparently the trucks could be ordered with a package to be ready for plowing, which was put together with heavier springs up front. so, some trucks have heavy ones, and some have regular springs - regardless of 25/3500, but any truck with the cummins had heavier ones than a gasser would. i can't remember where i came across this info - but i found it a long time ago when researching/shopping for my leveling kit.
i would say going to a company that builds them to your specs is your BEST option. if you decide to just trim some stockers - keep me in mind, i have my stockers which i don't forsee any use for . . .
i would say going to a company that builds them to your specs is your BEST option. if you decide to just trim some stockers - keep me in mind, i have my stockers which i don't forsee any use for . . .
09-27-2010, 11:32 AM
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Dave, I would try the 1500 springs and see what you get. Its only a few hours installion and its a pretty easy install. You probably can find them free somewhere or for a box of donuts.
09-27-2010, 01:26 PM
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Thanks Mike...I think 1500 springs from a 4x4 would be the best...Have to find a set..I think 2 wheel spring maybe be to weak...But then I don't know..I think this project will be trial and error..
09-27-2010, 02:46 PM
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2wd springs are shorter, and I am betting a lot higher spring rate, since they are about midway of the A-arm, so they will be seeing twice the force, but half the distance during suspension travel. Might want to look into 2500 4x4 coils from a 360 gasser.
09-27-2010, 04:50 PM
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Your right Jason...There is a plow option that could be ordered from factory..I don't know if my truck has this option or not,because the tags are missing...Here is something that I also read that I didn't know..The drivers and passengers spring ratings are different for each side..The rating on the drivers is a higher rating..
09-28-2010, 12:02 AM
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Dave, I think the trick is to find some feebie springs and see what you get for a resultant. Go from there and see what you end up with. I'm game to give you a hand with it.
09-28-2010, 06:14 PM
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Thanks Mike...The only springs I have so far is Frednecks front springs of his diesel 4x4..Which I would think,would not give me my 2 inch drop..
09-28-2010, 06:28 PM
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