HD Suspentions for cummins swap

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I'm getting ready to do a Cummins swap on my truck I was hoping could get some help on some suspension upgrades, for now I have 6inch front lift spring with a 6.2 and the front is sagging quite a bit, is there a better front lift spring that wont sag under the Cummins 1100 pound porkyness also should I run two shocks, or can I get away with one HD shock

don't worry build thread will come soon enough once I get all these ? answered
 

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You pretty much can pick whatever you want. Most people complain about the ride quality of the cheaper lift springs (like Rancho and Rough Country), but you can still get a good ride with that much weight. Any spring is going to sag over time, I'm not sure if any of the big brands are better in that department.
 

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Oh, and you probably don't need dual shocks, but I'd bet it certainly wouldn't hurt.
 

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I think Im leaning towards tuff country 8inch lift springs from Off road design still in question though
 

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can I have your 6.2? highdesertranger
 

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Yes u can it has 30k miles on it but idk how its gonna get shipped
 

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