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    Question Overload spring removal ?

    How much will it lower my truck if I remove my overload spring?
    2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
    2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
    2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
    2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
    Quote Originally Posted by farmtruc View Post
    "if i have to explain, you don't get it"

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    The thickness of the spring. 1/2" at the most.

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    ff_jeff Guest
    Better off buying 2'' drop shackles. They are cheap and easy to install. Look for used ones under $50

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    I already have the drop shackles but I want to go lower.
    2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
    2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
    2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
    2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
    Quote Originally Posted by farmtruc View Post
    "if i have to explain, you don't get it"

    49 Ford F1
    355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed

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    Get hangers .

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    Comming soon :Cam ,Nelson Tune, LT Headers and the works.

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    Can you get hangers without shackles? But my reasoning for the overload spring is that it's free!!!
    2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
    2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
    2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
    2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
    Quote Originally Posted by farmtruc View Post
    "if i have to explain, you don't get it"

    49 Ford F1
    355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed

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    ff_jeff Guest
    Put up a wanted add... Im sure somebody arround here has an extra set

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    I took my overload out and it dropped an inch but i needed traction bars afterwards
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    I might put an add up after I get my 4:10's and govloc. Cowl after removing the spring you lost traction?
    2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
    2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
    2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
    2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
    Quote Originally Posted by farmtruc View Post
    "if i have to explain, you don't get it"

    49 Ford F1
    355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed

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