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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4WD, Dec 22, 2011.

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  5. Sep 12, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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    Doug and I worked on and threw in a 4 pack of Ford leafs into my truck right after I got my LT done; perfect timing due to the Mojavi run being soon after.

    Well 1 Mojavi run, and countless desert trips, runs, high-speed trail-blazes, campouts and jumps- alone and with the group- to the desert have yielded AMAZING results with these springs. After experiencing OMD springs, I can not recommend any spring manufacturer for a standard over axle spring other than Doug's. This is how the springs sit as of this morning after thousands of miles of use and abuse.

    497DAFA8-3E72-4EFF-91D3-51D7BD7DB1B3-521_e4353e239ca601815644e238370f4b271b2587d1.jpg
     
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    I'll be nice and won't say what I had to do to get them to fit...
     
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    2nd. gen. Main, 3 Chevy = 3" lift



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  9. Sep 21, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    Pretty tight spring w/drop in squeaks....


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    Ok, another notch in the OMD FTW section......DP4x4...enjoy...:D


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    Looks good Doug!
     
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    Heeeyy thanks chris !! everything ok with springs ??:)



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  14. Sep 23, 2012 at 12:16 AM
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    just got extended brake lines on the other day so dont have to worry about that now. Leafs are still feeling amazing
     
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    So... I have read pretty much all of this thread, and its some good work you are doing Doug. I just got my first Taco a couple months ago. Its 2007 A/C 4x4 base. Its got a 2" block in the rear along with a nasty frown. Goin on 160k.

    Assuming that I am mechanically inclined, I should be able to ditch the blocks... rebuild my leaf packs and still be able to get 2.5-3" from the leafs alone.

    Also, if i put adjustable 5100's in the front at 2.5". From what i have read this should be a much smoother ride than stock with spacer.

    Is this correct?

    It is illegal to achieve more than 3" for a street vehicle in Illinois i believe.
     
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    Def be smoother than spacers and and blocks. Make sure you have good shocks in the rear as well.
     
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    Oh yeah without question you'll get a superior ride/handling along with the 3" you desire, I don't know what the lift laws are in illinois, I don't think 3" is over the top tho'.. & get rid of those spacers in front def.


    Hi Chris & thanks buddy...:)
     
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    Hi Derek, I've been tied up with some home issues but I'm planning on sending your way tomorrow afternoon....
     
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