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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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im looking to loose my rough riding sky jacker front springs and throw some danahoe racings ones on there..does anyone know a site where i can find them?
i looked around everywhere and all i find is kits
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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You can get 6" deaver springs at .dixonbrosracing. for $750 or donahoe springs at .performancelifts. for $720
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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im guessing the deaver springs are the better of the two?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Donahoe was using deaver springs but I think they started using their own set up. So it doesnt matter. I dont know the waranty on the deaver's but they should have life time against sagging like donahoe has.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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correct. the older DR kits used deaver springs, which had a lifetime warrantee against sagging. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>

now DR makes their own springs, to the same specs as the deavers. i just spoke w/ DR @ the off road expo and the also warrantee their springs for life. although i know w/ deaver if bought directly from them will work w/ the spring rate for you to tune your ride. not sure if DR will do that.<o></o>
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Actually the specs of the two springs are a bit different. The new DR springs feature improved (softer) spring rates and rears springs are dual rate with overload leafs on the bottom of the stack. The DR springs also feature larger bushings and oe style leaf separators to insure long lasting smooth operation. These are still backed by DR's lifetime warranty.

Let me know if you would like any more specific information.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Also, DR just lowered the price on their leaf packs......
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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DC do you know what theyre getting for a 4.5inch all spring kit these days?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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DR's 4.5" is a hanger and shackle setup.

DR has a 4" spring and you can run the 5" rear springs with no block for a slightly rear end high stance.
And yes, I do know pricing.....
Don't think I can post it in the forums though...
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Is there leveling kit shackle or add a leaf? They quoted me ALOT for a front 6 or 5.5 whatever the call it. This was a while back though. Sure the 4 is pretty close to ALOT
 
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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They have a 2" mini spring pack and a 3" leveling hanger and shackle.


The price drop in the springs was a pretty decent one....so it knocked ~$360 off of the price of an all spring kit.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Where is the best place to buy the kits
 
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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I had Deavers on my suburban and was very impeessed. My friend had an all spring Donahue kit and it was the same, before they started making they're own stuff. If you haven't experienced the difference you won't believe it.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 02:28 AM
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DC when you say you can run their 5" rear leaf with no blocks is that really possible? i though you had to have stock blocks.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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With a 4" lift?

Yeah, you'd want to run the DR 5" rears with no block.


The DR 5" rears with a F-350 block is what is used on the rear of trucks that have the DR 8" fronts....
 
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