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Projects Gasser Springs

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by coololdcars, Apr 4, 2011.

  1. Anyone ever use utility trailer springs from Northern Tool for a straight axle install:confused:
     
  2. 8FLEET9
    Joined: Feb 9, 2009
    Posts: 733

    8FLEET9
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    from MASS.

    i used a set from etrailer.com. does that count?
     
  3. 8FLEET9
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    8FLEET9
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  4. Igosplut
    Joined: Jan 1, 2011
    Posts: 158

    Igosplut

    Rebuilding the front end on my straight axle nova in the myriad of parts and kits I bought most came with those kind of springs (here we call 'em boat trailer springs). They were three leafs with a large arch, and short in length. I used (and prefered) the five leaf-longer length Speedway set that was engineered for a car...
     
  5. studeynut
    Joined: Mar 13, 2011
    Posts: 290

    studeynut
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    removed a set of trailer springs that another shop had installed, 400+ lbs of bodies could not bounce it 1 inch. Way too stiff, Speedway springs work great
     

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