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Megacab helper springs

Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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I am looking for some to gain some tire clearance when I have my snowplow attached, with the added weight I have some rubbing issues. I am looking for some air springs but not having much luck, does anyone know if they make these for the front or possibly another option. I cant do a suspension lift because it will raise the plow too much and cant find a body lift for my truck, apparently they dont make these things for megacabs unless you have a diesel.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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try kelderman they do air ride
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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To hold up the weight of the plow try Cummins springs or, as I did, a leveling kit. The 2" leveling kit keeps the ride the same, but it keeps the front end from bottoming out. It also keeps the tires from rubbing when the plow is up.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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you cant find a kit for a MC because its just the standered 2500 kit .......rember everything you try to find for a MC will be a 2500 part. so if you are looking for a body lift instead of looking for a MC one look under 2500. it will say for all 2500 modles or for non mc modles
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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Just get some used 2500 diesel coils. Have someone help double check the toe after you install the coils... Just pick a common point on your tires, measure with a tape measure... you want about 1/16"~1/8" toe-in. Solid axle alignments are cheap and easy. I know of a place in southern Wisconsin that will have some used diesel coils if you are interested...
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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I've looked for both airbags and bodylift for 2500 none seem to work for my year. I've called a couple of the companies and talked to their techs, they wont guarantee they work. They say they might need some modification. Thats not really my thing, if I cant bolt it on I dont know if I want to waste the money. Will the diesel coils work? Are they the same diameter and length?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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they are wider and taller
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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your 1500 megacab has 2500 springs in it as far as disel springs not sure what the difference is i took a 2.5'' level kit out of my truck and put it in my cousins 3500 diesel megacab his springs are the same diameter they are just shorter and thicker
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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as stated before, cummins springs will do the trick....it will be a stiff ride when your plow is off though. i have my old springs back at home which ill be going to in a few weeks....if you want them let me know....dont really wanna get rid of them because the truck will be returned to stock when sold, but everything has the right price lol
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 01:27 AM
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could try this

http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/yjairbag/

its for the rear but should work you can inflate them when you have the plow on and it wont effect your ride
 
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