Difference between 2 and 4wd coils and front leveling
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Difference between 2 and 4wd coils and front leveling
I plan on raising the back of my truck with the addition of leaf springs so I can actually put some weight in it. However is there a company that makes about a 2in lift for the front or what about 4wd coils. Are they bigger or the same size as the 2wd. And if they are the same size can I use the coils on my truck
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Difference between 2 and 4wd coils and front leveling
Skyjacker makes 1.5"-2" coils for the front. But just because you put stiffer or taller springs in the truck, absolutely does not mean you can haul more weight. It only means that you can haul the same amount of weight without the rear end dropping so far.
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Difference between 2 and 4wd coils and front leveling
I know you cannot legally by any means increase the towing capacity of a vehicle. I want to do as you said, make it where the rear won't squat as much and maybe firm the ride a little.
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Difference between 2 and 4wd coils and front leveling
Well it wasn't the legality I was worryed about, it's just simply a safety issue I wanted to point out. I would get the front coil springs from skyjacker to level the truck out and then get some firestone airbag helpers for the back.
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Difference between 2 and 4wd coils and front leveling
I would like to do air bags I just can't afford it right now. I do have the springs from another truck that I was just going to throw away.
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