Leaf spring/Shock thoughts??
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Leaf spring/Shock thoughts??
I've been hitting my bump stops a lot lately on these frost heaved northern Maine roads and the ride is starting to wear me thin. I was looking at a friends 250 and noticed he had about 6 inches from spring to rubber stopper.
So... I'm thinking I'm going to replace the front leaf springs(and shocks while I'm at it). My front springs are convex at this point. Does anyone have any suggestion on where to find good ones(other than a dealer). I liked the rough country and skyjacker ones, as they add 2" of overall lift.
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So... I'm thinking I'm going to replace the front leaf springs(and shocks while I'm at it). My front springs are convex at this point. Does anyone have any suggestion on where to find good ones(other than a dealer). I liked the rough country and skyjacker ones, as they add 2" of overall lift.
Thanks
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From: whitesburg ky.
almost all diesels with stock suspention are about a inch or less from the bump stop... now if he has that much is it a gasser??? does he have a lift kit??? or maybe the rsk and superduty springs???
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As per "CONVEX" (Front) Leaf springs....my 97 PSD 4X4 came from the factory that way ! (I think GM started that -suspension engineering design- trend back in the mid 70's)
THO..if anyone knows where I can get replacement bushings and "greasable" bolts for the stock 97 PSD 4X4 front shackles...LET ME KNOW !
THO..if anyone knows where I can get replacement bushings and "greasable" bolts for the stock 97 PSD 4X4 front shackles...LET ME KNOW !
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Originally Posted by HSH
Does anyone have any suggestion on where to find good ones(other than a dealer). I liked the rough country and skyjacker ones, as they add 2" of overall lift.
Thanks
Thanks
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Originally Posted by SC Silent Sam SOFWW
As per "CONVEX" (Front) Leaf springs....my 97 PSD 4X4 came from the factory that way ! (I think GM started that -suspension engineering design- trend back in the mid 70's)
THO..if anyone knows where I can get replacement bushings and "greasable" bolts for the stock 97 PSD 4X4 front shackles...LET ME KNOW !
THO..if anyone knows where I can get replacement bushings and "greasable" bolts for the stock 97 PSD 4X4 front shackles...LET ME KNOW !
