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Author:  Slantsix83 [ Mon Dec 16, 2024 2:16 pm ]
Post subject:  83 d150 slant six bouncy as hell

So long story short I changed out the front coil springs on my 83 and its bouncy as hell. Cant really drive it. I used some moog springs from a 350 cummins. Is that the issue? I changed out the front shocks. And still bouncy. New lower bajj joints and bushings. Is it the coils? Or do i need to do ab alignment to it. I put those on for the lift.

Author:  hank2 [ Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:47 pm ]
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Your slant D150 is likely 4800 gvwr. Maybe a tad more. Those D350 Cummins springs are as wrong as it gets. Unfortunately, nothing will fix that other than getting those super HD springs off and use the correct ones.

Author:  volaredon [ Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:18 pm ]
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I can guarantee you that your front end alignment is out of whack. But also just an alignment won't help at this point.
Alignment has its quirks and issues but gets blamed for much that it has nothing to do with... (Huh that also sounds like a ballast resistor haha..... I'd bet someone would blame that resistor for a bad ride even)

Author:  Slantsix83 [ Tue Dec 17, 2024 2:37 am ]
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Your slant D150 is likely 4800 gvwr. Maybe a tad more. Those D350 Cummins springs are as wrong as it gets. Unfortunately, nothing will fix that other than getting those super HD springs off and use the correct ones.
Ill remove them than. Anything i can use for a lift?

Author:  Slantsix83 [ Tue Dec 17, 2024 2:37 am ]
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I can guarantee you that your front end alignment is out of whack. But also just an alignment won't help at this point.
Alignment has its quirks and issues but gets blamed for much that it has nothing to do with... (Huh that also sounds like a ballast resistor haha..... I'd bet someone would blame that resistor for a bad ride even)
I heard of this. It needing an alignment.

Author:  Reed [ Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:01 am ]
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Your slant D150 is likely 4800 gvwr. Maybe a tad more. Those D350 Cummins springs are as wrong as it gets. Unfortunately, nothing will fix that other than getting those super HD springs off and use the correct ones.
Ill remove them than. Anything i can use for a lift?
You want coil spring spacers:

https://www.amazon.com/Front-Coil-Sprin ... B0CC5P2C4T

Author:  Rick Covalt [ Tue Dec 17, 2024 9:42 am ]
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I am confused. Even though the springs are wrong, why is it bouncing if the shocks are doing their job? Seems to me the suspension should be stiff not bouncy ?? I was wrong once also! :D :D

Author:  Slantsix83 [ Tue Dec 17, 2024 3:05 pm ]
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Your slant D150 is likely 4800 gvwr. Maybe a tad more. Those D350 Cummins springs are as wrong as it gets. Unfortunately, nothing will fix that other than getting those super HD springs off and use the correct ones.
Ill remove them than. Anything i can use for a lift?
You want coil spring spacers:

https://www.amazon.com/Front-Coil-Sprin ... B0CC5P2C4T
How much will those lift those up?

Author:  Slantsix83 [ Tue Dec 17, 2024 3:06 pm ]
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I am confused. Even though the springs are wrong, why is it bouncing if the shocks are doing their job? Seems to me the suspension should be stiff not bouncy ?? I was wrong once also! :D :D
Its confusing me too. I have new shocks. I dont even need to go over a bump an it's jumping up an down

Author:  volaredon [ Tue Dec 17, 2024 3:28 pm ]
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New shocks all the way around or just one end?
What brand and quality level of shocks did you get?for example the low priced blue Monroe's are crap and not worth the price of the box they come with. Is it bouncey in front back or both?

Author:  Reed [ Tue Dec 17, 2024 3:28 pm ]
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Ill remove them than. Anything i can use for a lift?
You want coil spring spacers:

https://www.amazon.com/Front-Coil-Sprin ... B0CC5P2C4T
How much will those lift those up?
I don't know. I have never used them and I don't like lifted trucks. The ad says:

"Note: The spacers are 3/4" thick and will lift the front of your vehicle 1-7/8" to 2-1/4". The amount of lift can vary depending on engine weight, vehicle weight, spring rate, and spring quality."

Author:  volaredon [ Tue Dec 17, 2024 3:30 pm ]
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If the fronts are too stiff with worn out back springs the back can bounce like a yoyo. Does it bounce "hard" like a lumber wagon or is it squishy?

Author:  Slantsix83 [ Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:08 pm ]
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New shocks all the way around or just one end?
What brand and quality level of shocks did you get?for example the low priced blue Monroe's are crap and not worth the price of the box they come with. Is it bouncey in front back or both?
Just the front i got new shocks all around. Fronts i got Gabriel G63359 White Ultra and back i got Monroe Load Adjusting 58571

Author:  Slantsix83 [ Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:09 pm ]
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How much will those lift those up?
I don't know. I have never used them and I don't like lifted trucks. The ad says:

"Note: The spacers are 3/4" thick and will lift the front of your vehicle 1-7/8" to 2-1/4". The amount of lift can vary depending on engine weight, vehicle weight, spring rate, and spring quality."
Mhm i might try it than. With the other coils

Author:  Slantsix83 [ Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:10 pm ]
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If the fronts are too stiff with worn out back springs the back can bounce like a yoyo. Does it bounce "hard" like a lumber wagon or is it squishy?
Squishy front. If thats the correct terminology. It feels like the front has shot shocks

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