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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | It goes between the leaves of the springs. It works as an anti-friction between the leaves to make for a smoother ride. I have it installed on mine, the ride isn't too bad.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 272 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 272 | Thanks for the reply. My springs are still holding up the frame & cab. I will keep it in mind I hope to be that far round this time next year....
Brad | | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 230 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 230 | well be careful springs work on friction if they cycle to fast things break , and will bend easier .i know my old mad had it in his 40 1/2 ton (he worked it )he ended up pulling it out ,they keep wanting to work there way out the sides .believe it or not it affected how much he could haul !!!!!!!! just our experience and spring shop experience . | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,194 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,194 | I use the same type of product from Speedway Motors,
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2079,323_Spring-Liners-with-Lip.html?itemNo=poly%20liner
This one has a lip on both sides to keep it in place. It made my truck ride a whole lot better. Joe | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Yes, if you use it, get the stuff with the lip. That prevents it from coming out of the springs.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 230 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 230 | we had the stuff with the lip and it still fanned out the sides ! | | |
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