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Old 04-23-2003, 03:45 PM   #1
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1 ton o4 3/4 ton springs

My needs for this truck have changed, I would like to lower it back to original and convert to one ton running gear so I can haul my camper and tow my wheeling rig......Im sick of borrowing the old mans F250...at any rate, what do we all recommend for original height one ton or 3/4 ton springs? I guess an inch or so of lift wouldnt bother me....

I do have a corp 14 bolt rear and a 8 lug dana 44 all lined up.
(yes I know ill have to move the perches on the 14, been there done that)

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72 LWB c/10 4wd-Hugger Orange - Frame Off Resto, 350, 4"lift, Auburn Limited Slips Both Axles- 4.56 gears- 35's - HEI - Edelbrock Performer Carb and Intake.

Recently Completed - 700r4/NP208 conversion and vortec heads.

Future Goals - Vortec Injection, lowering back to original height, and one ton running gear so's I can haul all my crap. Lifted truck look cool but they are useless for anything but 'wheeling
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Old 04-23-2003, 10:38 PM   #2
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If you have rear coils, then you'll only be able to do 3/4 ton springs back there since no one tons came with coils.
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Old 04-23-2003, 10:44 PM   #3
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gotta read the signature andy

72 LWB c/10 4wd-Hugger Orange - Frame Off Resto, 350, 4"lift, Auburn Limited Slips Both Axles- 4.56 gears- 35's - HEI - Edelbrock Performer Carb and Intake

for hauling i'd go with 3/4 ton, 1 ton would jar your brains out without a load and 1/2 ton is too soft IMO
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Old 04-23-2003, 11:36 PM   #4
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dam 4X4 trucks...
Thanks bloo.
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Old 04-23-2003, 11:48 PM   #5
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no prob man, you know i stay on your toes to catch screw ups so i can bug ya later
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Old 04-24-2003, 12:08 AM   #6
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lol...shut your pie hole before I find the pic I saved of you. (the one where your a girl)
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Old 04-24-2003, 12:14 AM   #7
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ack! i forgot about liz making that thing.... i gotta get to work on a pic of you! lol
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Old 04-25-2003, 12:10 AM   #8
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LOL...like I'd save it...
But now I know who to ask for it...
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