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eray92 09-20-2013 02:04 PM

Leaf spring question
 
I have a swb 82 2wd with 52" leafs. 3 springs and overload. I just bought a 4 leaf and overload pack. Measures like 48" or 50" from eye to eye. Is this going to work? Spring not in truck
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J Knight 09-20-2013 02:25 PM

Re: Leaf spring question
 
No it will not work. The main reason is that would put the center pin at 24in or 25in effectively moving your rear end forward 1 or 2in. You need a 52in spring with 26in pin. Also it might be very difficult to reach the shackle during install fully arched.
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eray92 09-20-2013 02:27 PM

Re: Leaf spring question
 
I will remeasure when I get home, thank you
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eray92 09-20-2013 05:02 PM

Re: Leaf spring question
 
does anyone know where I can buy new leaf springs???? advance auto, oreilly, jegs, summit, no one has them.

Telecasterjoey 09-20-2013 07:47 PM

Re: Leaf spring question
 
I went to a local heavy truck spring shop, they had em in stock and could customise them any amount of leafs you want. Cost bout 350 $

Id try something like that.
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Dunenutt 09-20-2013 08:00 PM

Re: Leaf spring question
 
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7544

eray92 09-20-2013 08:26 PM

Re: Leaf spring question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunenutt (Post 6278584)

Those are 56"

I'm just giving in and buying them from lmc
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