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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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I need to replace my rear springs cos they are on their **** - does anyone have a picture of a before and after with the rear where it should be stock.

either that or I'm thinking 3 inch lift !!
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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just lift it cuz your going to want to sooner or later
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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i need no encouraging but krimbo is around the corner !!
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Stock should measure 17" from wheel center to fender.
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that's where it is at the moment but the springs look flat - almost inverted at times
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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thats just the way they are lol mine are flat too
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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so even if I put new springs on it will still sit pissed
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Originally Posted by jeeporiwalk
so even if I put new springs on it will still sit pissed
im guessing your asking if you buy new springs will they still be flat?
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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well if stock is 17 inches and mine is sitting at 17 inches but the springs look almost inverted will new springs make it higher and not like a middle aged womans behind !!
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it might but then they will wear in and look like the ones you have now lol
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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that sucks
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might as well lift it then
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might as well lift it then
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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tis looking that way
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my springs looked flat too so i stuck hockey pucks under the front and rear of the helper springs and that sat the rear end up 2-2.5 inches... it took all of 20 mins and cost me $4.38 at WalMart
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