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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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Busted coil spring help

I have a busted coil spring, ordered moog 81120 heavy duty coil spring and rancho quick lift shocks .....is this too much? The heavy duty springs are going to give some lift, but I don't know how much. I don't want to end up with a four inch lift ...... Any body install hd springs? What was the height difference?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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Why not just go with the Rancho QuickLift LOADED assembly? They come with the spring already on the shock. Gives you about a 2" "Lift" if you will.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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are you sure the 2 pieces are compatible? i thought you had to use the rancho spring in the rancho quicklift . something about the sizing or width of the upper and lower mount.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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The Rancho Quicklift loaded does a good job keeping tires on the pavement and minimizing sway, and it's a whole lot simpler to install. Sorry, no experience with the HD springs nor do I recall anyone posting on such.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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And nice Avatar, danorules. That your wife? LOL
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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And nice Avatar, danorules. That your wife? LOL

nope, and don't go telling her
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Thanks for the replys, I thought I did order the rancho "loaded" quick lift, but turns out they were just quick lift shocks, no springs. (I was blinded by the good price) so I thought ok well I'll just get the springs and have a local shop load them for me. and without thinking it through I ordered the hd springs.....moog had two options standard or hd, the hd were about two bucks more, both are "correct fit" for my truck, I ASSume then that they would work with any shock made for my 04 ....so that's where I'm at right now. Thanks again
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Hopefully this all comes together and works out for you. I guess you will be reading the product descriptions a little more thoroughly from now on
 
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I installed the Moog HD springs in my truck. I already had the Autospring 2.5 spacers. After install i did not notice any change in height, although the do say the HD springs can be a 1/4 inch higher than stock. Ride quality remained the same or better. I think the HD is the better way to go.....good luck.
 
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