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Old 05-15-2012, 08:43 PM   #1
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Default F150 or explorer leafs?

Any thoughts on running the 78 f150 leafs? Got my 9 inch pearches welded on and spool installed, was wondering if i would gain or lose anything by running the truck springs?
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Old 05-20-2012, 10:37 AM   #2
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F150 ones are the wrong length. You would be better off using expo ones.
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Old 05-20-2012, 10:51 AM   #3
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