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Old 02-12-2008, 09:06 AM
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what would you recommend as far as spring rates and shock valving to compensate for the added unsprung weigth of a 12-bolt over a 10-bolt to still get good handling and rear end behavior.
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so, in a word, "firmer" would be a ballpark answer

...good thread tho, lots of info even if most of it is beyond me lol
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