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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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Coil springs?

In everyones opinion....who makes the best all around 1.5" lift springs? Have read alot of peoples replies so far...but have came to a conclusion that the old man emu springs are the best overall but some preach downey. Gonna have the money next week so I'm going to get me a pair but am undecided. Also do I have to get longer travel shocks for the back once I get them? I saw the kit from 4 wheel parts that converts the stock shock mount to a hoop style mount and was considering that. So whats everyones input?
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Get Downey HDs. They come with everything you need and you will still have some suspension left with junk in the back. Read Me
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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I was thinking that because it had all the hardware with it. I read you had increased body roll? I guess thats a down side to highway traveling...but with these swampers I aint doing much over 70! I am also getting some hyperflex bushings and redoing everything...so that might help me a little too. thanks!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 03:17 AM
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I was thinking that because it had all the hardware with it. I read you had increased body roll? I guess thats a down side to highway traveling...but with these swampers I aint doing much over 70! I am also getting some hyperflex bushings and redoing everything...so that might help me a little too. thanks!
Yes, but the body roll was fixed by the skyjacker shocks so overall the ride is much better now with no negative aspects
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 03:20 AM
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I was thinking about getting some bilstein 5100 series after i get the coils.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 03:27 AM
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As long as they are highly progresive shocks they will controll the body roll. I am really really glad I did this mod. Every day I get in my truck...
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