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imholte · 02-05-2011, 02:26 PM

I am replacing the leaf springs on my pickup, front and rear, but one of the options is for 52 or 56 inch rear springs. I measured from eye to eye and it was close to 52, but some places say measure along the spring. Anyone know which way is right?

sjarrett71 · 02-05-2011, 03:03 PM

Sorry, I meant to post this one....http://www.generalspringkc.com/

They have tons of info and diagrams.

Big-Blue · 02-05-2011, 03:12 PM

Measure along the arc, not a straight line eye to eye.
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imholte · 02-05-2011, 05:11 PM

Thanks for the help.

**special-K** · 02-05-2011, 08:45 PM

This is for your 1/2t 4wd,right? It should be 52" on those. They don't always measure exact (under) because of arch. But,there are only two 4wd lengths and it will be obvious. I've never seen them measure longer

02-05-2011, 02:26 PM	#1
imholte Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 123	52" or 56" leaf springs? What do I have? I am replacing the leaf springs on my pickup, front and rear, but one of the options is for 52 or 56 inch rear springs. I measured from eye to eye and it was close to 52, but some places say measure along the spring. Anyone know which way is right? __________________ 72' Custom10 4wd 350: Daily Driver

02-05-2011, 03:03 PM	#2
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: 52" or 56" leaf springs? What do I have? Sorry, I meant to post this one....http://www.generalspringkc.com/ They have tons of info and diagrams. __________________ -Scott- Last edited by sjarrett71; 02-05-2011 at 03:06 PM.

02-05-2011, 03:12 PM	#3
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: 52" or 56" leaf springs? What do I have? Measure along the arc, not a straight line eye to eye. Posted via Mobile Device

02-05-2011, 05:11 PM	#4
imholte Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 123	Re: 52" or 56" leaf springs? What do I have? Thanks for the help. __________________ 72' Custom10 4wd 350: Daily Driver

02-05-2011, 08:45 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 52" or 56" leaf springs? What do I have? This is for your 1/2t 4wd,right? It should be 52" on those. They don't always measure exact (under) because of arch. But,there are only two 4wd lengths and it will be obvious. I've never seen them measure longer __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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