front leaf spring ?

smokin_stroker00

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does anyone know if there is some type of helper springs for the front?
It really needs some help with the plow on the front even without the plow she really sags.:(
 

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You can add a set of firestone ride-rite airbags, which would be ideal for a plow application. You can add some air when the plow is on to compensate for the extra weight, and set the air pressure so the truck sits level without the plow on. Firestone has applications for both 2 and 4WD trucks.

Ryan
 

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Since you are sagging all the time you need some permanent help. Cheapest is an add-a-leaf. But you would still be low with the plow on.

Air springs are great, but expensive. They are probably your best bet as far as positive results with your sagged springs and the plow, since they are adjustable.

If you had good springs (or an add-a-leaf) I would recommend Timbren load enhancers (rubber springs). They are rubber springs, you only want them to hit when there is a load (plow on) or you will get a very rough ride. Timbrems really saved the back of my wrecker.
 

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