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Old 09-26-2005 | 06:52 PM
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In your opinion is it ok to remove the overload spring to get the one more inch i need in the rear. if it gives axle wrap cant I put traction bars on
Old 09-26-2005 | 09:49 PM
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I did it and wouldn't recommend it. It gives an inch but the axle wrap was terrible. I ended up putting it back in. Traction bars might help I guess but for what traction bars cost you could just get a set of drop hangers that would give you a choice of 1 or 2 in. of drop.
Old 09-27-2005 | 02:15 PM
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try some spring clamp's it lowered mine almost 1in
Old 09-27-2005 | 03:44 PM
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yes sir. spring clamps will work.
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I forgot about the spring clamps. I went from no overload to putting the overload back in with the clamps but it only lowered my truck maybe 1/2 in. I only put them on the front of the spring pack though; thought it would ride too rough front and rear.
Old 09-27-2005 | 04:16 PM
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what and where did you get your spring clamps
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Auto Zone. Its just a u-bolt of sorts that clamps the overload to the main spring pack. Costs like $10 for a pair to do both sides.
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thanks for the help
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