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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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spring re-arc

Just got my truck back today from having the springs re-arced. It sits about 2.75 inches higher and looks alot better now, also it rides way better. First pic is before the re-arc then after on the bottom.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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sorry for the large pics. Dont know how to resize yet.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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how much did that run you? i got a terrible price to have that done to my truck, like $450 for the front. i can buy brand new springs from Ed for $280. just curious.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Looks Good!!!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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All the labor, Two days, re-heat treating, it came to 700. But I like it and the truck sits about 2.75 in. higher now. Also rides much better.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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I never would of guessed that much? But hey, sounds like your happy! Looks good!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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looks great!
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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It is alot but it is what I was looking for. I did not have to do anything alse to the truck, and hey it rides better, looks better, and was easy for me. Going with new stock springs would have been cheaper but I wanted to also go higher. I feel that Valley Springs did it rightand so far have no regrets. So for a better than stock hight and ride without having to do a whole lot I think this was a good way to go. Also I would recommend Valley Springs to other members if they are thinking of going a simular rout.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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I agree with you Terry, 100%
I just had no clue as to what that process would cost. I'm a BIG fan of not having blocks, additional spring packs or anything else where a good set of springs, set for the right height, can take care of the job. You can't beat the ride quality that way. Again, Your truck looks good!
 
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Thanks for your thoughts and for your insight to this buisness.
 
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