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Old 10-03-2006 | 12:31 AM
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I'm needing some new struts, springs, and leaf springs for my 89 B2200, they're all really really rusty and was wanting to get some but can't seem to find any replacement parts. Was wondering what websites I could go to get some aftermarket ones. Don't mind if they lower it a bit but can't be too much because the person that had it before me put trailer rims on it for some reason and the size tires that are on it stick out a little bit further from the wheel well. So I'm worried that if it was a couple inches lower, the tires won't tuck underneath the wheel wells, they'll just sit right on top of the tires. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old 10-06-2006 | 07:19 PM
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Old 10-06-2006 | 07:43 PM
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your local parts store should be able to help with shocks and front springs
the leafs you could try a heavy truck center they might make them in thier spring shop or order you a set

what size tire's are on it now?
i think stock size were 205/70r14 may 215 /70r14 for the 2200
 
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Old 10-06-2006 | 10:44 PM
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I've got 205/75/14 on there right now
 
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Old 10-06-2006 | 11:44 PM
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checked goodyear & the tirerack both state stock(base model) is 205/75r14
so the tire's are ok
 
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Old 10-07-2006 | 12:15 AM
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unless your rear leafs have taken the shape of an S, its not worth changeing them because of rust, typically on leafs springs its just surface rust because of the hardening and treating process they go through. maybe clean them up with a wire wheel and some paint, but other than that shocks and struts are all you should need
 
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