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Finally had my front springs done today. I gained 2 ½ inches over where it was before – and it looks really cool. Besides the factory springs being weak, all my bushings were beat to hell. The spring shop added a leaf to each front spring and installed a complete polyurethane bushing kit (they’re even red
). They also blocked the rear so my truck would sit level. I forwent the extra cost of adding a leaf to the rears since I plan on getting a set of Firestone airbags anyway.
The spring guy said my truck would ride “more firm,” but it actually rides much less harsh than before. I think my axles were riding so close to the bumpers that I bottomed out on even the smallest bump – no more cringing at every speed bump and pothole. He also suggested that I give it a couple of days and then get my front end aligned. Even now, my truck tracks much better than before.
Now on to the next project…
Brian
Finally had my front springs done today. I gained 2 ½ inches over where it was before – and it looks really cool. Besides the factory springs being weak, all my bushings were beat to hell. The spring shop added a leaf to each front spring and installed a complete polyurethane bushing kit (they’re even red
). They also blocked the rear so my truck would sit level. I forwent the extra cost of adding a leaf to the rears since I plan on getting a set of Firestone airbags anyway.The spring guy said my truck would ride “more firm,” but it actually rides much less harsh than before. I think my axles were riding so close to the bumpers that I bottomed out on even the smallest bump – no more cringing at every speed bump and pothole. He also suggested that I give it a couple of days and then get my front end aligned. Even now, my truck tracks much better than before.
Now on to the next project…
Brian
