Compressed coil height Deaver 6"
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Compressed coil height Deaver 6"
Hey fella's. Is there anyone out there that can give me the compressed coil height of Deaver 6" coils. I'm setting up my suspension at static height and need to figure out if some brackets will need to be moved. Right now there is no cab or front sheetmetal bolted on. The coils have a slight bow to the front that I don't want. I know it will compress some but might not be enough. Thank you
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I am getting ready to order the same ones from JBG. My understanding is that if you have a bow to the coils, you need to get drop brackets for the radius arms and 7 degree C bushings. Did you do that and still have the bow?
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Even with drop brackets for the radius arms? My understanding was that the C bushings will allow the radius arms to angle while leaving the axle somewhat level. Adding the radius arm brackets to lower the radius arms in conjunction with C bushings that allow for some angle on those arms theoretically should leave your axle level and therefore not bow the springs. If the arms are angled without degreed bushings, then the base would be angled compared to the upper mount and cause the bow. I know on the 78 F150 I just bought the previous owner put on 4" Rancho springs but I believe the bushings are stock and you can see a bit of a bow in the springs.
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