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Dec 5, 2004 | 05:59 PM

NP_250

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im looking to get a set of 10" front leaf springs and wanted to know which companys i should look at as far as quality. also how much should i reasonably be looking to pay.

thanks

Dec 5, 2004 | 06:23 PM

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Edge or SuperLift IMO.....

Dec 5, 2004 | 06:31 PM

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do you have a link to the 10" edge springs? as far as i know the largest front springs they make are 8" of lift

Dec 5, 2004 | 08:14 PM

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Sorry, I really didn't see you wanted a 10" spring....just thought a 10" lift...

I don't think either offer a true 10" spring....they combine a 8" with hangers......
You could try Atlas and have a custom pack made.....

Dec 5, 2004 | 09:13 PM

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ATLAS is a really good company that supplies many competion, off road race vehicles, monster trucks etc.. they have experiance... they will custom build you springs to any specs you want... i have 12" rear atlas springs that work great, the price is unbeatable, and the custom support is outstanding.. i dont have there number off hand but you can find it via internet search... as yeti mentioned "hangars" are a way to get your truck up while using a less arc'd spring.. equals better ride...... for what its worth.. my 12" springs sagged two inches when i pulled a travel trailer from TX to WA and back, four months after i had installed springs.. they settled to 10" and have never budged after that, and i have had many loaded trips since.... so you might want to anticipate a little sag.... good luck

Dec 5, 2004 | 10:41 PM

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I agree with calling Atlas if you want 10" front springs made.

I also agree that you'd be better off going with a hanger and shackle with a smaller spring so as to be able to use a smaller, flatter spring with less spring rate for a better ride.

Don't forget that with a 10" suspension lift you'll want to do crossover steering and trac bar relocation for proper steering geometry and for safety.

Dec 6, 2004 | 01:20 AM

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i was actualy planing on going with a 10" spring and the 4.5" edge shackle so that i could get about 14" of lift.

also what should i use for the back, as far as what leaf and block combo?

thanks