Adding overload springs
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FORDFAN: I got ya, no personal problems here with anything. Between the SRW 250 and 350 the spring rate is the same, I'd be willing to bet you couldn't tell that much of a difference.
Now the DRW rear's may be more noticeable over the other two sets.
If there's a good, simple explanation of spring rate and the effects of such a thing then I'd love to hear it. The more I read the more questions I have, the more I understand the better decisions I can make.
Now the DRW rear's may be more noticeable over the other two sets.
If there's a good, simple explanation of spring rate and the effects of such a thing then I'd love to hear it. The more I read the more questions I have, the more I understand the better decisions I can make.
Tuned
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Originally Posted by fordfan428
Stacking pucks??..LOL..If I wanted to use wood I would use a big slab of oak or some such hard wood that might not break as quickly..I too have heard of people stacking pucks for bumpstops, also using that plastic wood people use for decks, I have also heard of them breaking also..Wood for bumpstops, LOL..
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Instead of hockey pucks, you might want to look at Super Sway Stops. I was thinking about using these to get my overloads to engage sooner to prevent my truck from sagging.
Super Sway Stops By Super Springs Internations For Sway Control On Ford F250 Superduty
Super Sway Stops By Super Springs Internations For Sway Control On Ford F250 Superduty
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You're on the right track getting the overload spring to engage sooner. I had a custom 5 pack of overloads put on my 06 Dodge 2500, worked great, but was really stiff when they engaged, even with 5K lb. slide in camper. Adding a leaf to the overloads might make it too stiff to just carry around quads. The 4" Ford rear F350 blocks do raise the overload up closer to the bump stops vs. the F250 with camper package.
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