Leveling Kit/ Small Lift... Where Do I Start To Look?
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08-18-2009, 04:00 PM
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Here's what I know so far. The snowplow prep springs are different for each truck 05 and up......
An SC gasser comes with 4400lb springs. If you order the truck with plow prep springs, then they are 5200lbs springs.
A CC gasser comes with 4800lb springs. If you order the truck with plow prep springs, then they are 5600lbs springs.
I believe CC diesels come with 5200lb springs already, and the 6000lb are for the plow prep upgrade.
Basically plow prep springs are 800lbs heavier (2 steps of 400lbs) than what came on the truck without plow prep.
What I'm getting at is that there is no single spring that satisfies plow prep for all versions of trucks. So, my guess is that the X-code spring is the code for a 6000lb spring that meets plow prep for a certain truck cab/engine arrangement. The 5200lb spring would have a different letter code.
An SC gasser comes with 4400lb springs. If you order the truck with plow prep springs, then they are 5200lbs springs.
A CC gasser comes with 4800lb springs. If you order the truck with plow prep springs, then they are 5600lbs springs.
I believe CC diesels come with 5200lb springs already, and the 6000lb are for the plow prep upgrade.
Basically plow prep springs are 800lbs heavier (2 steps of 400lbs) than what came on the truck without plow prep.
What I'm getting at is that there is no single spring that satisfies plow prep for all versions of trucks. So, my guess is that the X-code spring is the code for a 6000lb spring that meets plow prep for a certain truck cab/engine arrangement. The 5200lb spring would have a different letter code.
#18
08-18-2009, 07:41 PM
If you are concerned about ride, ask about the actual "spring rate" before you plunk the cash down on springs. Better yet, get it in writing! If the seller doesn't know, well, that means they don't have a clue what they're doing. Consider that a clue for you!
Some aftermarket lift springs are much stiffer than stock -for those who believe a truck should "ride like a bulldozer" (I love that!) and some are the same as stock, and some are actually a lower rate spring. You have to do a lot of research to get the perfect match for you.
Some aftermarket lift springs are much stiffer than stock -for those who believe a truck should "ride like a bulldozer" (I love that!) and some are the same as stock, and some are actually a lower rate spring. You have to do a lot of research to get the perfect match for you.
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