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Old 10-08-2018, 11:51 AM   #11
sweetk30
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Re: A Few Spring Questions!

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Just to update this thread over a year later. I ended up scoring new 22-617hd springs (price was right, so I had just ended up pulling the trigger on these). Pulled out the old springs today. The ends of the 2nd and 3rd springs were actually curved down. Put in the new springs and they are SUBSTANTIALLY heavier. I finally wrestled them in. The truck now has a bit of a rake. I may have to get shorter blocks in the rear, but haven’t had a chance to drive it yet due to brake issues. I am wondering what the ride will be like.....
the ride on empty 22-617hd springs . . . .

you might end up pulling a few leafs .
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