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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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when converting to a 2.5" rear spring what hieght and spring rate is reqiured?

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3000lb
strange single adjustable up front with 2.5 x 14 275lb
strange double adjustable in the back
bmr extreme duty drag rear sway bar
bme extreme duty torque arm

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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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I run 2.5 x 10 150lb on the rear of mine, and I weigh about the same as you. Are you running any kind of rear spring adjuster? if not I would recommend the wolfe, it gives you about 2" of adjustment to the rear springs so you can set whatever height you want

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Same here....10", but I'm a tad stiffer in the rear.
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i plan on running the wolfe rear adjuster
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Originally Posted by mongse
Same here....10", but I'm a tad stiffer in the rear.

Are u heavier or lighter than the 3000 listed? and Y did u choose that psirng pressure?
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Originally Posted by Carbed4thGen
Are u heavier or lighter than the 3000 listed? and Y did u choose that psirng pressure?
If I have to run all the safey garbage, I'm over 3000. On the street, I'm a little lighter.

I've talked to AFCO, Wolfe and a couple other companes about spring rates using the 10" coil-overs. 150# is close to stock and I'm running a little bigger than that. Should complement the AFCOs and loose spring up front.

I also have Wolfe's adj. perches. I would've had them in the car this weekend, but the plasma cutter took a ****.
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