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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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It is just a dd now but I am going to buy a new truck soon. I just want to be able to clear 36s and pull a camper a few times a year
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Don't bother re-arching the springs. They settle rather quickly, and even faster if you put a load on the truck regularly.

3/4 ton springs also have more leaves.... so, they are a bit thicker than the 1/2 ton guys.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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How many leafs does your truck have under it
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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36's on a 4" lift is gonna be close.
 
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How many leafs does your truck have under it
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Looks like four...... not as many as I had thought.
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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I think that is what the ones I am looking at have the guy called me yesterday and told me he cant be there until Monday.
 
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Old May 30, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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I got my springs, blocks, and hanger bracket today.

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One question does anyone know if the leaf spring packs are interchangeable left to right?
 
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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Yep sure are.
 
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