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wuold cheeper to use leaf springs to tubb

Old Jan 26, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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wuold cheeper to use leaf springs to tubb

question says it all give opinions
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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Re: wuold cheeper to use leaf springs to tubb

Body style doesn't provide enough room for leaf springs plus it's a step backwards in suspension technology.

It's better to go with a coil over design if you plan on tubbing the car. It will also require doing a back half. Doing a mini tub, the stock suspension will still work.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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Re: wuold cheeper to use leaf springs to tubb

Originally Posted by AlkyIROC

It's better to go with a coil over design if you plan on tubbing the car. It will also require doing a back half. Doing a mini tub, the stock suspension will still work.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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Re: wuold cheeper to use leaf springs to tubb

Please dont do that.
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