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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Front Leaf Spring Replacement

I have a 2003 7.3 EC. My front springs are shot. Im looking for some suggestions to replace them. I figure if I need to replace them I might as well lift the truck to fit 35's. My wife complains about the ride and we have a new born, so i want to retain as much ride quality as possible with putting new springs and a litte lift to fit 35's. Do i get stock springs and a leveling kit or a 4" lift. Has anyone tried the rough country 2.5" leveling spring kit. Also i would like to keep the price down and not lose any towing capacity. any help or suggestions please. thanks.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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I would go with a 4" lift. Sounds like you need to get a "soft-ride" lift. Lots of choices out there and you should be able to stay within a budget.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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For all around ride quality while retaining your load capacity I would recommend deaver springs. Talk to Clay he is a distributor and has prices better that direct.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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+1 on Deaver Springs!
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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I would get the lift springs. I have a leveling kit with 35s and I still get rubbin action when I turn and hit a bump. And I cutt my inner fenders back. But the back spaceing on my wheels is not much so that makes it worse.
 
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