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Blake_H · 02-25-2011, 03:45 AM

Hey all!

Question 1:
I have an '87 1/2 ton 4x4 that came with a 7 spring pack on the left side and a 5 spring pack on the right side. 3 springs in each are cracked/broken and I would like to replace them with a good set off of a parts 3/4 ton 4x4 truck I have. Is this doable without swapping hangers?

Question 2:
I have an '88 parts Suburban that has 3/4 ton 4x4 running gear with 4:11 gears that I would like to swap everything, except the rear springs, under the '87 truck. Will I/should I swap the front sway bar with it? And will the front springs swap to the '87 without swapping the hangers as well?

Thanks for the help.

02-25-2011, 03:45 AM	#1
Blake_H Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 217	Running Gear Swap Questions Hey all! Question 1: I have an '87 1/2 ton 4x4 that came with a 7 spring pack on the left side and a 5 spring pack on the right side. 3 springs in each are cracked/broken and I would like to replace them with a good set off of a parts 3/4 ton 4x4 truck I have. Is this doable without swapping hangers? Question 2: I have an '88 parts Suburban that has 3/4 ton 4x4 running gear with 4:11 gears that I would like to swap everything, except the rear springs, under the '87 truck. Will I/should I swap the front sway bar with it? And will the front springs swap to the '87 without swapping the hangers as well? Thanks for the help.



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