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01-25-2012, 11:42 PM
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Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
Looking for a set of 8'' front springs, really having a hard time finding them without buying a whole kit. I am thinking of swapping out my 6'' plu 1'' zero rate for a set of 8''. Also trying to decide if my hi-steer crossover will clear the arch of the springs ?????
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01-26-2012, 02:28 AM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
NTWonline sell them Skyjacker .
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01-26-2012, 08:57 AM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
Anyone have these springs and have crossover steering?? Wondering if drag link will hit the spring on a high steer setup? Pic of my current setup
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01-26-2012, 09:19 AM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
I dont see why it would hit. If u remove the zero rate and add 8" then u actually gained a inch of clearance. Right now u have 7" of lift. Jack the truck up, put a stand under the frame. Now lower the axle and let the spring relax one inch, see what u have for clearance, That is basically what u will have for a loaded 8" spring, PLUS one more inch clearance once u remove the zero rate.
Yes I know this is not 100% acurate, but its the best u can do with what u got for guessing if it will work. |
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01-27-2012, 10:24 AM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
I agree maskale, never thought of that.
Now I just need to find some cheap 8'' front springs Anyone?
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01-29-2012, 05:52 PM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
check with 4wheelparts.com can get new superlift 8 inch springs for 320 shipped. cheapiest i found new.
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01-29-2012, 10:55 PM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
Thats a pretty darn good deal, I will check it out
thanks
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01-30-2012, 10:36 AM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
here is the link to the page. maybe this will help you out.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...V8+350+CID+GAS |
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02-04-2012, 10:58 PM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
I spoke with off road design about there crossover steering. The guy said with 8"+ lifts you have to run a 3" steering block on the passenger side under the arm to keep the angle correct.
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02-05-2012, 12:04 AM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
Yeah. That's something we didn't think about. The angle of the steering joints.
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02-05-2012, 11:22 PM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
Where are tour front shocks mounted exactly and what about deaver or alcan
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02-05-2012, 11:44 PM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
Bottom is mounted to the top of the spring plate and the top is mounted to some custom upper mounts I made, I have some more pics just not on this computer, I can get some pics tomorrow. Deaver or Alcan are pretty expensive from what I remember.
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02-06-2012, 12:10 AM
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Re: Looking for some 8'' Front Springs
Yes they aren't the cheapest I'm not sure if competition leaf spring is still open I think not but my cousin got 12in front springs for 500$ I think
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