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Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Brakes Keep them doggies rollin', rawhide

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Old July 6th, 2016, 11:44 PM
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Default Re: K1000 Leaf Spring Upgrade

I can help with the rear disk swap. Its from a Honda passport or Isuzu trooper. I would keep the push pull steering. Crossover is nice on a dedicated trail rig with lots of flex. But its a cost. Need the passenger flat top knuckle. Have it machines. Add the arm. 3.54 with a stockish tire is not to bad without overdrive.
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Old July 6th, 2016, 11:47 PM
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And just a good powerlok. Or Detroit is a lot less money than a selectable locker. I run Detroit lockers in All my rigs. Even the wife's wrangler. All the internet jabber about quirks is over blown.
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Old July 6th, 2016, 11:49 PM
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And I live in Spokane. The lake home is at Spirit Lake.
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Old July 11th, 2016, 04:51 PM
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all sounds good. Can't wait to see your photos.
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Old July 20th, 2016, 10:07 PM
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Charon,

What front springs do you use? I noticed several had 325-450 in/lb ratings. I thinks stock is 500 in/lbs. I also have a complete spring/hangers, etc from a 1988 F250 that I am going to use on the rear since I have them. I think they are 58" long, 5 leafs with an overload.
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