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Mudder · 03-09-2009, 08:13 PM

I ordered some Tuff Country 4" springs for the rear to go with the fronts that I already had. The front springs had never been off roaded to any extent. The rears that I got today have about twice the arch as the fronts. Is that right? Just seems like so much more arch. I can't remember how the BDS 6" compared. Not even sure I paid any attention to them. Am I being too paranoid?

The question is, are the rears arched quiet a bit more than the fronts?

pokethesmot · 03-09-2009, 08:27 PM

don't quote me but i think so

va_tlc · 03-09-2009, 08:37 PM

didnt dustin have this same problem? im thinking they had sent him 6 inch instead of 4inch, hopefully he will see your post and let us know. i used blocks so im unsure.

Big-Blue · 03-09-2009, 09:20 PM

There should be a part number tag on the springs. Double check it agains the part number on their website.

The original rear springs had much more arch than the fronts..not to say that they couldn't have made a mistake.

Mudder · 03-09-2009, 09:31 PM

I think tomorrow I will lay one of the originals next to the new ones and see how they compare.

vtblazer · 03-10-2009, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudder

I ordered some Tuff Country 4" springs for the rear to go with the fronts that I already had. The front springs had never been off roaded to any extent. The rears that I got today have about twice the arch as the fronts. Is that right? Just seems like so much more arch. I can't remember how the BDS 6" compared. Not even sure I paid any attention to them. Am I being too paranoid?

The question is, are the rears arched quiet a bit more than the fronts?

Compared to the front springs, yes they'll be arched more.

Mudder · 03-10-2009, 07:49 AM

Thought about it after i went to bed. The rear shocks are a lot longer than the fronts. so yes there should be more arch in the rear springs. I am still gonna compare today to the factory springs. Thanks everyone.

drbyrdman · 03-10-2009, 08:24 AM

the front should be 4" springs and the rear should be 6" so you dont need to put any blocks in the rear.

03-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I'm freaking here, help. I ordered some Tuff Country 4" springs for the rear to go with the fronts that I already had. The front springs had never been off roaded to any extent. The rears that I got today have about twice the arch as the fronts. Is that right? Just seems like so much more arch. I can't remember how the BDS 6" compared. Not even sure I paid any attention to them. Am I being too paranoid? The question is, are the rears arched quiet a bit more than the fronts?

03-09-2009, 08:27 PM	#2
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: I'm freaking here, help. don't quote me but i think so __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

03-09-2009, 08:37 PM	#3
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: I'm freaking here, help. didnt dustin have this same problem? im thinking they had sent him 6 inch instead of 4inch, hopefully he will see your post and let us know. i used blocks so im unsure. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

03-09-2009, 09:20 PM	#4
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: I'm freaking here, help. There should be a part number tag on the springs. Double check it agains the part number on their website. The original rear springs had much more arch than the fronts..not to say that they couldn't have made a mistake.

03-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: I'm freaking here, help. I think tomorrow I will lay one of the originals next to the new ones and see how they compare.

03-10-2009, 07:49 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: I'm freaking here, help. Thought about it after i went to bed. The rear shocks are a lot longer than the fronts. so yes there should be more arch in the rear springs. I am still gonna compare today to the factory springs. Thanks everyone.

03-10-2009, 08:24 AM	#8
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: I'm freaking here, help. the front should be 4" springs and the rear should be 6" so you dont need to put any blocks in the rear.



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