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  1. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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    I have heard that the N140S fronts are softer than the 90000's but I haven't had any experience with them

    If you are worried about your tow weight you could go with the HD 3 leaf
     
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  2. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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    I want to try my Icon 3-leaf AAL with those shocks. The 5100's seem to firm up as they get older.


    Evan, get a sawzall and buzz the u-bolts if they're too low.
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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  4. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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    And leave the overload leaf in place. Even the standard 3-leaf handles weight well with the overload in place but if you tow or haul frequently, get the HD version as OZ said.
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:41 AM
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    I might know where you can get some at a discounted price :spy:
    I might leave the u-bolts for now and get a flip kit.
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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    I am ordering everything from wheelers, who is a good guy to talk to there?
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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    Nitrocharger Sport Shocks (90000), OME 886, N182, wheeler's 3 leaf 1.5", OMD swap 2nd toyo leaf for chevy. This is my setup and I'm digging it!

    Do the OMD swap if you have issues with the boat.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:44 AM
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    PM yotadan, he is probably one of the most active suspension vendors on the site.
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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    I just installed mine last week. + over spec and was directed to put on driver side due to Taco Lean. And obviously arrow facing front
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM
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    I am not sure about leaving the OL in place since i don't want the rake. I am getting the 885's but no top spacers.
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:49 AM
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    Honestly i don't even have TSB and after 29000 miles my rear end never bottomed out on me so i don't really have issues as is.
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:51 AM
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    I was wondering what happened to them! I'm not sure I can justify getting new shocks yet either with the recent additions to the truck but if you're looking to sell, let me know!

    The AAL only gives you about 1-1/2" of lift +/- (probably a little more at first). Unloaded, the overload acts like a 1/2" lift block and does not affect the ride.
     
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  13. Jan 31, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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    This forum is very helpful, but being a member is getting to be very expensive!
     
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  14. Jan 31, 2013 at 10:11 AM
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    Why do you want over 3" of lift then ?
     
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  15. Jan 31, 2013 at 10:12 AM
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    You should have run when you had the chance

    Next up will be UCA's

    :anonymous:
     
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  16. Jan 31, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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    yea.. I need those..
     
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  17. Jan 31, 2013 at 10:24 AM
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    Further to this question


    What do the +,o,- marks on my spring mean?

    OME/Dakar spring will often have a +, o, or a - painted on one end of the leaf spring, so what does that mean? The + means slightly over spec, and when we say slightly it wasn't enough to consider the spring an error rather it is by design. The o is exactly at spec and the - slightly below spec, again by design. As the drivers side of a vehicle often has more weight, its common to use a + on the drivers side and a o or a - on the passenger side. Or, a o on the drivers side and a - on the passenger. The total difference side to side is likely just 1/8"-1/4" but it can be just the right amount to level the vehicle. This is particularly important when A and B springs are not offered such as many of the newer spring applications.
     
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  18. Jan 31, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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    Just a hair over, least amount of trimming to fit 285's... I've found on some DC/LB's they aren't getting what the short beds are getting. I'm fine with 3" I just don't want it to settle afte and be down to 2-2.5"...
     
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  19. Jan 31, 2013 at 12:25 PM
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    You're gonna have to trim the same amount as at 2 1/2"
     
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  20. Jan 31, 2013 at 12:35 PM
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    Fine!!! Haha what did you get with yours?
     
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