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Old 03-24-2010, 05:36 PM
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Hi,
2002 1500 2WD RAM, 120K miles. Is there any (formal or otherwise) recommendation to replace front coil springs Over time, do the front coils sag or loose regidity/performance?

If replacing is it best to go with standard replacement part (no thicker or lifted springs) if not interested in heavier load or extra lift?

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you should not have to replace springs unless they have been beat to death . the shocks take most of the abuse . may just need new shocks
 
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Any way to tell if they are beat versus the shocks? Inspection, measurements, riding characteristics?
 
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you could measure them off the truck with no load vs a new one no load .
 
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However, I do have a set of 3" CST lift springs for sale if you are interested.
 
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if after you go over a bump, if your truck keeps bouncing up and down for more than 1 or 2 times, its time for new shocks.
 



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