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That doesn't look like a load bearing strut to me. Looks like the coils spring is sitting in a pocket in the LCA. @Tonyv__ do you have a...
Friday at 5:27 PM
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The shock is still load bearing because the spring is constantly putting downward pressure on the control arm, which the shock is bolted to
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You might have to try one of the off brands on eBay. Someone said the good brands are a little stiffer so I’d try something cheap first...
Apr 18, 2025
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Bro you’re a king thank you! Knew they’d be someone out there
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Yup. Run a helper bag in them though because they have a softer spring rate. Air Lift 60742 is the part number for a 6” drop spring
Apr 14, 2025
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I feel you, and I appreciate you.
Mar 31, 2025
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You don’t need to tub the rear unless you’re running a 10” wide wheel with a giant tire. chrome is a 28x10 +15 and it hit on the...
Mar 30, 2025
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Despite what everyone who’s never done it has said, 5/7 drop is extremely simple aside from the c-notch part Front there’s a ton of...
Mar 30, 2025
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If it makes you feel any better. The express van comes with the struts on the bottom of the LCA. Probably similar to other HD trucks.
Mar 30, 2025
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I gave up trying to help people. Everyone seems to know better than the guy who’s done it all
Mar 30, 2025
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Done. $230 total in parts. So far it’s still settling but I have a 2/3 drop. Looks so much better and the EBay springs ride nice, no...
Mar 30, 2025
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