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cochino12 · 01-26-2013, 09:55 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I guess the main reason for my confusion is the section behind the rear hanger. if I have to cut roughly 9" off the back of the frame the 56" springs arent going to fit, or am I still missing something? I am going to look at a short bed tomorrow and can do some real measuring

EDIT: after some more reading looks like guys are only cutting 5-6" off the rear. Thanks again for the help everyone!!!

01-26-2013, 09:55 PM	#12
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 52" vs 56" spring, short and long bed conversion. HELP!! Thanks for the help guys. I guess the main reason for my confusion is the section behind the rear hanger. if I have to cut roughly 9" off the back of the frame the 56" springs arent going to fit, or am I still missing something? I am going to look at a short bed tomorrow and can do some real measuring EDIT: after some more reading looks like guys are only cutting 5-6" off the rear. Thanks again for the help everyone!!! __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 01-26-2013 at 11:05 PM.