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cullins
03-17-2008, 12:07 PM
Where can i find some leaf springs that will fit my 99 r/t im looking for either a 2 or 3 inch drop and i dont want to use blocks. So far the only ones i found where belltechs and it says they dont fit the r/t models anyone know why? I like the hotchkis but they only come down a 1 1/2"
BTLFED R/T
03-17-2008, 08:17 PM
Where can i find some leaf springs that will fit my 99 r/t im looking for either a 2 or 3 inch drop and i dont want to use blocks. So far the only ones i found where belltechs and it says they dont fit the r/t models anyone know why? I like the hotchkis but they only come down a 1 1/2"

The leaf springs will probably fit, the u-bolts will not. If you don't use blocks, just the leafs, you should be able to re-use the factory ones, but I'm not 100% sure, longer ones can be made or bought for not alot of money. The Hotchkis kit I had lowered my truck 2". Gotta give the springs time to settle. :biggthumpup:
cullins
03-17-2008, 08:24 PM
Thanks i decided to go with the hotchkis kit. Did your factory u bolts work or did you get some with the new leaf springs. I had blocks to put in and the u bolts they sent me where nowhere near big enough for the diff. I ran around to all the parts stores in my area and couldnt find any so i decided to just get new leafs and do it right.
Five9Dak
03-18-2008, 05:13 AM
If you don't have a bed cover and ever plan to get one, do it before you change your suspension again. The cover will bring it down even more.
BTLFED R/T
03-18-2008, 05:46 AM
Thanks i decided to go with the hotchkis kit. Did your factory u bolts work or did you get some with the new leaf springs. I had blocks to put in and the u bolts they sent me where nowhere near big enough for the diff. I ran around to all the parts stores in my area and couldnt find any so i decided to just get new leafs and do it right.

I only had front coils from Hotchkis, and Ground Force leaf spring with a 1" block. So I had to get new u-bolts. I got mine from Napa.
RTdingo7
03-18-2008, 10:53 AM
You can use your existing U-bolts with the Hotchkis rear leafs or new ones come with the TVS system. Cheers :burnout: