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Old 05-28-2001, 02:44 PM   #1
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Can someone please tell me if the locating pin is in the center of the 56 inch rear springs? Also,anyone know what the spring rate is for these? Thanks
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Old 05-28-2001, 04:44 PM   #2
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i think the front mount stays in the same location on the 56s and the rear gets moved back.
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Old 05-28-2001, 07:09 PM   #3
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Nope,

the shackle stays put and the hanger is different. On a 52" spring the axle locating pin is in the center (26" either way). On a 56" spring it is 26" from rear and 30" from front.


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Old 05-28-2001, 08:42 PM   #4
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You sure Ervin?

My 1-ton measures 26" from front eye to pin, and 30" from pin to rear eye.

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Old 05-28-2001, 11:04 PM   #5
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Whoops! Excuse my dumbness. U2 you are correct. I have been through so much lately with my leaf springs I turned it around in my mind.

Anyway, the pin's not in the center.

I'll be OK, I think.



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