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Old 10-13-2004, 01:44 PM
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Heavy Duty Leaf Springs

Is there a company out there that makes affordable rear heavy duty leaf springs? Or anyone know of a company that makes brand new stock ones? I dont want ones that will give the rear much of a lift though.

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Old 10-13-2004, 03:50 PM
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ARB OME makes nice pieces. Not real cheap and a slight lift over level. Maybe not what you want, but first class parts.
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this a 2wd pickup? if so, you might want to look for some leaves from a 1 ton pickup, as they were heavier-duty
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Check out your local yellow pages.
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Northwest Offroad makes exactly what you're looking for.
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the add-a leaf spring works great. Downey or Rancho make them... Easy install
Old 10-15-2004, 01:57 PM
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Add a leafs make for a rough ride though. You can add load-helper springs from companies like Hellwig. Northwest offroad does make 2 stage heavy duty springs with no lift, I know of no one else who does.
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it's just unfortunate that NWOR is the only company that seems to sell low and no-lift springs these days, except for OME
Old 10-15-2004, 02:53 PM
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True.
On the other hand, makes little sense to buy new springs to get no lift.
"HOney, come check out the truck now!"
"YOu spent $500 on...what?!! Looks the same to me..."
If I needed to carry more weight, I would buy auxiliary air bags. Second choice would be load-helpers springs.
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I have successfully used www.activesuspension.com kit. The cost was under 300 USD. THey worked beyond my expections with trailers and heavy loads on a 95 toy 4x4 extra cab. Easy to install and never fail.

Suggest you give them a try. I don't think you will regret it.
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thanks guys...now check out my other post for my other problems!!!
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