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[Waterloo]

(12-29-2019 )Ricky Wrote:  

(12-28-2019 )Waterloo Wrote:  Shocks, find the part number, and shop the internet. Check Fleetpride too. The pins and bushings, I normally buy at the dealer, pricing is pretty reasonable for those items, at least for my ProStar. Cab mounts, dealer item. I'm pretty sure you will have to replace the square U bolts holding those front springs on, those I would have made, unless the dealer is reasonable in pricing. My International dealer wanted something like $100 ea when I did the pin bushings in the rear suspension. Definitely shop the U bolts. I had mine fabricated for around $15 ea. at a welding fab shop.

I did the front end on my 08 Prostar and replaced the front springs. Factory they are only like 5200 lb. per side. I talked with ATS Springs in Pa and they did a set of 6250 lb. per side. Springs w/poly bushings and poly bushings for the hangers. U bolts, and one inch blocks to replace those big factory ones. With shipping it was 853, and it rides amazing. I used the one inch blocks to lower the front for a better ride plus it looks better lowered. Shocks I got at O'riley because it was a good price and warranty. But I have had U bolts only made at a local place pretty cheap. Just had to have a old one for them to go by. But ATS was great, we talked about what I wanted and they made it happen.

My front end is next on my list, I will look these guys up, as I want to upgrade the axle weight in my front end, bump her up to 14,000 lbs...