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i also got 7 leafs per side in my 81. works good at keeping the back end up and can usually be done for less than $100
It really does, I had 600ibs of steel in my trucks bed and it did not squat one bit. Luckily they cost me nothing since they were there when I bought it
same here. i have hauled my snowmobile and it was like it was not there at all. springs were also installed by the previous owner. my ramcharger just has 6 leafs per side but it is so small it don't really need much.
You could also replace the rear shocks with a set of monroe tracload shocks, they have a capacity of 2k lbs. But keep in mind that the rear end is still not going to like the weight.
I used Firestone ride right air bags and liked them very much. I must add that going from the 4500 gvw brakes to the 8800 brakes is major improvement thing will stop on a dime.
Last edited by merc225hp; 09-02-2013 at 01:55 AM.
Reason: remove the preaching about over loading
You could also replace the rear shocks with a set of monroe tracload shocks, they have a capacity of 2k lbs. But keep in mind that the rear end is still not going to like the weight.
I don't care for attempting to increase load capacity that way. The shock mounts are NOT designed to manage weight, they are just to control it. Seen too many shock mounts ripped right off the axle.
Originally Posted by merc225hp
I used Firestone ride right air bags and liked them very much. I must add that going from the 4500 gvw brakes to the 8800 brakes is major improvement thing will stop on a dime.
Yep. When the truck is empty, even a hard look at the brake pedal will toss you forward in the seat.