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Mar 21, 2016 | 06:34 PM

guns

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Shocks / Suspension

While I have the bed off of my '82 F150 Flareside, I suspect I should replace the shocks at least... I want something that won't rattle my teeth but still be able to hang with a load of mulch... Any suggestions on improving the shocks or suspension?

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Mar 21, 2016 | 06:36 PM

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Also... Should I add springs??

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Mar 21, 2016 | 06:38 PM

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I have rough country shock absorbers on the front and rear and I love them they are soft when they need to be,and durable and tough when I want them to be.

Mar 21, 2016 | 06:42 PM

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Good info.... Should I add springs to the back?

Mar 21, 2016 | 07:25 PM

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I put springs on the back but you dont need them unless you plan on doing more. But if you have the money to I would just for more durability it didnt add much of the "Teeth Rattle" for me. It was fairly cheap to.

Mar 21, 2016 | 09:33 PM

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I have the Procomps and don't mind them... and I like the suspension a bit softer so you may like them. I have duals up front also.

If I had it to do over might spring the extra money for the Bilsteins, at $20 more per shock though.