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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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What kind of springs should I use with a 228/232 .588/.595 cam?
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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You're right at that .600 line. I'm thinking maybe Pac 1518s, since the 1218s max at .600.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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Yea thats What I was kinda thinking do you know if they ever wear or if you ever have to change them out?
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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that's real close to your lift. i would go with .650 lift springs. but thats just me.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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i went with the .650 springs at a .581 lift. they only cost like 50 bucks more so i figured it was the way to go. i feel better knowing i have those springs in there
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Yea im gona go with the 1518's since their max lift is .650.
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