f150 coils!!!!!!

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Sep 15, 2009 | 07:31 PM

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From: Chico, CA

Year: 1986

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system

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Originally Posted by v8eater

What about the variable rate coils that come in some of the late '70 4x4 F150? Can they be used and are the any better in ride? I ask cause I know of one sittin in a field on blocks and I can get them for free while fighting the wasp.

Thanks James L.

I don't think anyone has ever here has ever tired them, since I believe they are after market. But in theory they will ride better than stock F150 springs since that is what they do on F150s. However when they get the top coils compressed they will get stiffer than the stock spring.