Boise Springworks Kit (Question For HenryJ)

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Boise Springworks Kit (Question For HenryJ)

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I Assume The Following Info Is Still Current And Correct??

"Mike has the template now and can put together a kit in less than an hour.

Contact Info: Boise Spring Works (attn:Mike)
605 Meadoland DR
Boise , ID 83719 TOLL FREE: (800) 585-5332"


As I'm Getting Ready To Jack The Rear End Up A Bit And Do The TBar Crank (now that wifey can get me $10.00 alignments :D )


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To the best of my knowledge the information is still correct, but be prepared...the price of steel is ridiculous!
Once you add shipping, it might have you changing your mind.

Look local first if you can. It may be worth your time to drive an hour.

I would still give Mike call though.

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Thanks For The Quick Reply HJ,

I'll Give Mike A Call Monday Or Tuesday And Let You Guys Know What Price I Got Quoted.

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another option is cutting some larger springs.. someone here did it themselves and it seems to work just fine and is way cheaper than the kit..
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Well I Finally Got A Chance To Call Mike Today....The Spring Kit Is About $150.00 + Another $50.00 To Ship To Virginia....


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gocntry wrote:....The Spring Kit Is About $150.00 + Another $50.00 To Ship To Virginia....
I'd find another option. A local shop that you can drive to. If not then I would consider a long single leaf.

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hey brule what about cutting the larger springs... do you suggest that ..?
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2bunik wrote:hey brule what about cutting the larger springs...
Longer springs can be cut down.

The idea with adding the spring kit is that it has been arched to match the stock spring pack. Adding multiple leaves spreads the load evenly through the pack, so you are not concentrating the load in one area of the spring pack. This gives you the lift correctly, and doesn't affect the function of the pack adversly.

Now will adding a single leaf work? Sure, and cheaper than the kit. I'd still try to find a local builder and leave the single leaf as a last resort.

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:thumb: just wondering
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Two 10s in a custom box and Pioneer Premier 400w amp, Quad mod,Body lift, bed light.
http://www.tarmactrendz.vze.com/[/size]