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Old 06-08-2008, 06:00 PM   #1
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Question Anyone running Tough Country front springs?

If you are, could you get a little info for me? I'm trying to determine if the 3 leaf 4" EZ's (not the 4 leaf HD's) will put my son's '68 higher, lower or about the same as it is now. It's got a homebrew setup that needs to go. It's running 33's now with just the right clearance for our liking.

Now, I measure:

13" from the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the rubber bumper steel mount (not to the rubber itself)

27-1/2" from axle centerline to the highest point (center) of fender opening.

I would have put this in the 4x4 forum, but figured more of you might stumble into my question here.

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Old 06-09-2008, 09:31 PM   #2
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Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs?

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Old 06-09-2008, 09:36 PM   #3
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Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs?

6" on a`72 and 4" on a`91 Suburban.Not much help.
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Old 06-09-2008, 09:46 PM   #4
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Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs?

Jeff, you might pm Blazerman, Rob put a setup on the blazer I bought from him. I think he'll know what your asking. Randy
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Old 06-10-2008, 12:08 AM   #5
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Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs?

I have a set coming Wed (4" lift) but they are the HD. Time to lower Ol' Blue.
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Old 06-10-2008, 12:29 AM   #6
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Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs?

Thanks Randy- I'll check with Rob.

hdflstf, let me know what yours measures up- then we will all know the diff between the 3 & 4 leaf.

I'm thinkin 3 leaf for the shortbox/ smallblock. Maybe 4 leaf on my K20/ Cadillac. There's 700 lbs (ballpark) difference between the two.
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Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs?

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Thanks Randy- I'll check with Rob.

hdflstf, let me know what yours measures up- then we will all know the diff between the 3 & 4 leaf.

I'm thinkin 3 leaf for the shortbox/ smallblock. Maybe 4 leaf on my K20/ Cadillac. There's 700 lbs (ballpark) difference between the two.
Ok. I'll let you know in a few weeks once I get done.
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Old 06-10-2008, 02:36 PM   #8
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Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs?

i have tuff countrys all around. i'm actually thinking about removing some leaves. it is a 4" lift, but after final measurements, it's actually between 5.75" and 6", depending which you measure. It's actually a touch higher than I'd hoped. maybe the originals had just sagged too much. I'm running 33's on the blazer and it still looks a little tall to me...

I'll see if I can find my final measurements tonight.
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