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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Beto Gray
I'm gonna have to get some new springs. Converting to a flatbed, so the extra weight won't do the old spring any good☹

I do have bags, but the leak ever so slow, so i hace to keep pumping them up.

Sure it don't help that I have a "light half".
Like skylights in a house or flat roofs in snow country, don't ever believe 'em when they tell you they won't leak.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by WWR
Like skylights in a house or flat roofs in snow country, don't ever believe 'em when they tell you they won't leak.
What stinks is only one leaks. I don't have them Y'ed together.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Broncor
Hey goingboarding, You’ve got some weight in the back of yours what are you running for suspension? Airbags ?
looks good
No bags. I had some leaves from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard at the time of the picture in my sig line. They were meant for a constant load, overload in constant contact but only 4 total leaves. That gave about 2.5" lift when the truck was empty, and so I ran Moog CC844 coils up front to balance it out. I've since worn them out, and broken a couple of the leaves. Currently running ProComp 4" lift packs, but with a 2" drop shackle. They're much more progressive, and ride way better than the old set empty or loaded. My truck either hauls sleds in winter or a popup truck camper in summer. Didn't want bags though, didn't want to limit axle droop.
 
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Old May 3, 2021 | 11:18 PM
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...if ride quality is a concern, replacing the slippers in the springs makes a big difference...

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from experience...
 
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Old May 7, 2021 | 08:59 PM
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Before...

After. Added a leaf, re arched existing and added a 3” block Rides real good
 
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