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Ok so I changed out what I think might be the original 11 year old shocks. It's still stiff as hell. I know it's a 2500 and it's not going to ride like a Cadillac. But this truck is mainly used as a family hauler. Also I don't tow anything nor plan on it. So my thoughts on what I was considering. And it's just a thought. Has anyone ever ran without the overload spring? Has anyone ever swapped them out for 1500 leafs? Or is it better and safer to do Carli add a leafs?
I would say Carli no way you could or should try to use 1500 springs good luckOriginally Posted by rlf_racing
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I was thinking Thuren linear rate fronts and Carli rears until I realized it wouldn't squeeze under my garage door
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What are the though of just removing the heavy overload springs and just stick with the remaining leafs?
Again these are just thoughts not actions.
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Not sure you would notice much difference normal driving. I have to get a good bit of weight in the bed before the overload springs make contact. Replacement springs will be the safest solution by far.
Greg
2012 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | Custom tuned by Double R Diesel
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The few times I have seen 1500 leaf springs used on diesel powered trucks, the axle wrap is usually really bad. You need a pack that can hold up to the torque of the engine in the truck. If you aren't going to use your truck for heavy loads, I suggest running the Thuren LT leafs, they are very soft. Give us a call, and we can discuss options for shocks, and coils to go along with them.
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Do you own the truck outright? Downsizing to a 1/2 ton since you don't haul with it isn't what anyone wants to hear but easier than fighting to find spring rate
If you've got a little budget and can do the work yourself convert the rear from leaf to a 4-link and coils. You won't wrap and will be able to choose height and weight of the spring
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