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#12505 10/07/2003 1:07 PM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 182 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 182 | I would like to raise the front end of my 52....seems to be down from stock hieght. Other than brand new springs...any sugestions?
I thought of looking into re-arching the springs.
Also, the rear spring shackels are a bit longer than the fronts...wonder if that would work?
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#12506 10/07/2003 2:24 PM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 800 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 800 | Call a couple of local sping suppliers. I think you'll find that new springs aren't as expensive as you may think. And the alternatives will still be a compromise. Just an opinion. | | |
#12507 10/07/2003 2:47 PM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 66 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 66 | longer shackles, will work, just dont go more than about 2" longer, or you will start to notice the effects of your caster being tipped the wrong way (caster=you king pin, it wont want to drive strait)
BrianK
Sometimes, David beats Goliath. Nobody talks, however, about how many little guys Goliath already beat into the ground. . .
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#12508 10/07/2003 5:02 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | Also, afterwards don't slamb the driver door too much as the force may make your truck fall over...
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
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#12509 10/09/2003 12:24 AM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 182 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 182 | Thanks for the tips...
I found a good spring shop close by, I'll talk with them. I'm after about an inch or two (WHO ISN'T!?)so I'll opt for their new springs and replace the bushings and all that. | | |
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