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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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FL were to get leaf springs for my rx3

where can I buy some leafs spring for my RX3 I just picked up and wow they rusty I need traction bars too .. oh and bushings. Will show how bad they are once I make more rooms in my drive way.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:41 AM
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try these guys

http://www.flex-form.com/products.asp

they can make you a set and save alot of weight at the same time. I have thought about getting them but they ain't cheap!!! lol
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Very nice .. but not looking to spend a lot on this puppies .
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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I think they will run around $450 a set is what they quoted me.... thats not really that bad considering.... and they wont ever rust!! lol
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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Your right it should hold a 9" with no problem right ? And today I was talking to a guy and he said theirs a shop near me that does custom leaf springs and he deals with big 4x4 off road and he real good going to check him out soon.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Wow. Thats a sick lil setup the flex form has. I think that would be a Great christmas gift for myself
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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Wow. Thats a sick lil setup the flex form has. I think that would be a Great christmas gift for myself
lol!!! me thinks so too!! Im not sure how much stock springs weigh but these things weigh 8lbs and they claim that traction is actually better!!! I really want a set bad
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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But It guys do you guys think it would work great with my 9" ford with no problem ? thats my question. I like it but the adjustment on it how would it work ?
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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.????? Shoot im hoping you'll tell me when you put em on your car and do a full write up!!!!
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Well I talk to a custom shop here and I told them per a forum member it may be around 450 he said that's not bad and if never rust and light weight he said is worth it. Just making sure it fits like a glove that would be the question. I think is alot cheaper than a 4link
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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I have heard good things from people who bought the flex a form springs. It's a great idea. Better locates the axle laterally too. I'd suggest greasable bolts cause those poly bushings *squeeeeeeak.*
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Im gonna get a set but it will be a while down the road. I have tons of other stuff to spend that money on right now. As for fitment, he wants to have your old springs to "copy". He also said he can raise or lower the rear of the car per customers request.
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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im getting so close to starting my project i cant wait, sold one of my ride and doing some body work on the other one so i can sell to start my project. im stating from front to back,, cant wait,
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Good luck chino...looking foward to seeing that 3 come together!
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Good luck chino...looking foward to seeing that 3 come together!
Thanks I'm really excited . This weekend I'm going to harbour freight to pick up more stuff I need . Once engine bay is done open my engine to rebuilt it since is been sitting so long I want to upgrade a few things .
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