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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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where is good place to get my leaf springs arched.i just got a 6 inch lift and i want it to go to an 8.i dont want a retarded body lift either
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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any spring shop MIGHT do it. but that thing is gona ride like **** if u arch them.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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ok thanks.wat about an add-a-leaf in the front and a 2inch block in the back.how would that ride
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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anytime you add a leaf or rearch springs you are gona stiffen them up.

first off do u have the TTB front or dana 60 solid axle?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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i have the ttb right now but im putting in a dana 60 off a 91 f350.i hav an add a leaf right now and it rides better than it did before
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 05:20 AM
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going from ttb to solid axle is gone lift it up a little. i would throw it together with what u got and see hjow it is.


i got no lift on mine and am clearing 40's. trimed 4 inches off front fenders, but thats it.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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so solid axle gives you height to.badass.i really dont wana cut the body.wat size tires can i run with a 6 or an 8.i really want to run 38x14.50 toyos mts or 38x15.50 mickey thompson baja claws.can i run that size
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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should clear the 38's with the 6 inch no problem. most f350 4x4 trucks can clear 35's with no lift.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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will i have to put wheel spacers on.and can i put a 15.50 wide tire on a 10inch wide rim
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 05:13 AM
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might clear, i had 39.5x15 swampers on mine with no rub. and only stuck out an inch or so past the fenders. just depends on the backspacing.
 
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