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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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Front coil over helper shocks

I have installed them in the rear of my f250 and love them. Putting a heavier plow on this year and thought about putting a set in front. Wondering how bad the ride would be without the plow on? Has anyone put a set in the front of there truck, how is the ride?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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coil over helper shocks are generally adjustable so that when you do not have your plow on your truck you should be able to adjust for a smoother ride.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Air lift helpers are easily the better option for a part time plow truck, best of both worlds. You get extra load carrying capacty so you don't wear out the front springs, ball joints, and tires with the plow on, and stock ride quality when the plow is off... Air Lift 80590 - Air Lift 1000 Load Assist Front Spring Kits - summitracing.com
 
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