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Port&PolishMan · 04-24-2017, 10:23 AM

I'm responding to this as I haven't done much in Suspension Mods .

Bushings , Anti-Drive Offsets etc. , Sway Bars for Handing etc.

Looking at the Weight of a 1 Ton Set Up = Huge Weight to Control , So ?
Thinking of Dropping Out the Helper Springs - each side 26 lbs .

Currently No Shocks on this Axle - Considering - Variable Spring Assisted
Shocks HD Approx. 375-500 lbs Spring Rating Each ..as they Vary .

Hoping those would Replace the Helpers & Gain better Ride Control all
at the same Timer ..

Helpers Currently don't Start to get engaged unless You have 1500 lbs Load .
Don't Plan on Over Loading It as many might do . .sure 3000 lbs this Truck could handle . . @ Currently set up ..

04-24-2017, 10:23 AM	#18
Port&PolishMan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Etowah, TN Posts: 210	Re: 59 truck with axle flip and removed load leaves. Major axle hop! I'm responding to this as I haven't done much in Suspension Mods . Bushings , Anti-Drive Offsets etc. , Sway Bars for Handing etc. Looking at the Weight of a 1 Ton Set Up = Huge Weight to Control , So ? Thinking of Dropping Out the Helper Springs - each side 26 lbs . Currently No Shocks on this Axle - Considering - Variable Spring Assisted Shocks HD Approx. 375-500 lbs Spring Rating Each ..as they Vary . Hoping those would Replace the Helpers & Gain better Ride Control all at the same Timer .. Helpers Currently don't Start to get engaged unless You have 1500 lbs Load . Don't Plan on Over Loading It as many might do . .sure 3000 lbs this Truck could handle . . @ Currently set up ..