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Re: what springs
« on: Jan 14, 2011, 06:37:01 PM »
yea i checked on it and the 5 over stock is 240 a spring and if you add orbit eyes just to one sid it was lie 850 to 900$$$ little to much for me. $500 just for rear springsabout 530 with the spring hangers.  how does your springs do?

I think my springs to great.  Search for "blackdiamond" to find pictures of my 85 truck and "bdrunner" to find pictures of my 89 4Runner.  I don't have "buggy" flex, but I think you'll see that my truck is capable of tackling some difficult trails.  I've always requested springs that are firm enough to handle safely at 70 mph so I know they can be made softer.

My personal opinion is that most people have springs that are too soft.  A firm spring will allow you to climb better in most terrain.  Wheel hop is the enemy.  Obviously, keeping tires on the ground can make things more stable so it's a balance and depends on where you wheel.
1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

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