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Old 11-27-2006, 08:02 PM   #1
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Worn out springs?

How can you tell when coil springs are worn out? Do you think if they are 38 years old that they are worn out? Because I have to decide whether or not to replace them or not.
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Old 11-27-2006, 08:06 PM   #2
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Re: Worn out springs?

38 years old, they are probably worn out. Also some trucks came with the inline 6's had different springs and swapping a sb would make it sit lower. I think LMC has some measurements and I believe it should be 2" lower in the front. I believe 34 front 36 rear. Somebody correct me if I am wrong.
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:42 PM   #3
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Re: Worn out springs?

Will coil over shocks really compensate for worn out springs? If so where are some good places to get coil over shocks?
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:17 AM   #4
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Re: Worn out springs?

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Will coil over shocks really compensate for worn out springs? If so where are some good places to get coil over shocks?

If your springs are tired and old they need to be replaced....
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