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Old 03-25-2018, 05:37 PM   #21
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Default Re: 28 pickup rear spring

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Originally Posted by Corley View Post
Note that if you remove leaves, and go too far, the spring flexes more with the effect of getting longer. Since it is now riding further out and down on the shakles, the rig may have more tendency to rock and roll on corners. More lean can happen more easily as the vehicle swings around on the shakes.

(Sorry, I have spelled shakles two different ways, and neither looks right. At 78 spelling is not my strong point, in fact some wonder if I even have one.)

I've been thinking about your comment for the last few days and yes I can now see your point. thankyou. gary
do you like my photo of my 28 pickup. woofa is the hound tied up to the spare wheel.
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