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Bumpers and springs

12-11-2003, 08:02 PM

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Bumpers and springs

I've just about talked myself into a Buckstop bumper. I'd rather have a UTE but don't want to wait.

It seems to me that the front springs are marginal for a stock truck. A few weeks ago, I was driving down a rough ranch road and bottomed out the front springs several times. I can only guess how much worse it would be with a 235 lb. Buckstop on the front. From what I've read on TDR, it seems like most folks are happy with the Summit racing D25 front springs. Comments?

Did anyone figure out what shock is needed with the D25's? I would probably go with the Bilsteins.

Thanks,

Bob

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