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softballnrd27 · 01-20-2009, 08:05 AM

I am going from 4wd to 2wd and want to know if there is any difference on the rear springs? 82 SWB 4wd frame with 100% stock front and rear suspension. I need to see if I need to get the 2wd springs or if they are the same. I know the brackets are different but what about the springs? Right now mine are 52" eye to eye,measured while on the truck. Does anyone have measurements for 2wd 1/2 tonn SWB srpings?

vern350 · 01-20-2009, 10:04 AM

I think their the same, or at least I hope so. I will be using rear 2wd 3/4ton springs on a 3/4ton 4x4. The springs on my 81 are 52 inches and its 2wd shortbox.

01-20-2009, 08:05 AM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Rear leaf spring differences I am going from 4wd to 2wd and want to know if there is any difference on the rear springs? 82 SWB 4wd frame with 100% stock front and rear suspension. I need to see if I need to get the 2wd springs or if they are the same. I know the brackets are different but what about the springs? Right now mine are 52" eye to eye,measured while on the truck. Does anyone have measurements for 2wd 1/2 tonn SWB srpings? __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

01-20-2009, 10:04 AM	#2
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: Rear leaf spring differences I think their the same, or at least I hope so. I will be using rear 2wd 3/4ton springs on a 3/4ton 4x4. The springs on my 81 are 52 inches and its 2wd shortbox.



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