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12-24-2006, 11:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: JAMESTOWN, TN
Posts: 34
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1972 Leaf springs
Can anyone tell me if I can put 3/4 ton leaf springs in my 1/2 ton short bed 4x4.Just wondering if the end to end length is the same,and if so where can I find new 3/4ton springs at the best price.Any info would be much appreciated
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12-24-2006, 11:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Vacaville, CA
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Re: 1972 Leaf springs
I have 3/4 ton springs that I will be swapping out for 1/2 ton springs in the future. They are on a 1967 GMC truck.
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12-25-2006, 12:10 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: 1972 Leaf springs
I think rear 1/2 ton springs are longer on 67-68's than 69 and up....52" vs 56" I think... not sure about 3/4 ton...
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12-25-2006, 12:30 AM
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Tool Addiction=Money Shortage
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Grand Forks, ND
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Re: 1972 Leaf springs
Just measured my 67 k20 the Front springs are 44" and the rear springs are 56"
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12-25-2006, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 21,020
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Re: 1972 Leaf springs
Half ton were 52" springs.Newer 73+ models had the 56" rear springs on them.
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12-25-2006, 12:51 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: 1972 Leaf springs
my 68 has 56" rears, that's why I can't get a lift kit with rear springs for it...check out all the kits, they start at 69 and up. I can only get custom or blocks.
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12-25-2006, 12:53 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: USA
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Re: 1972 Leaf springs
Opps,I forgot about that.Must be too late.
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12-26-2006, 03:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NW, WA.
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Re: 1972 Leaf springs
These guys will build you anything you want for any year make or model. They will even re-arch your old springs for ya.
Located in Portland OR. and Tacoma WA. http://www.benzspring.com/ |
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12-26-2006, 09:00 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Perrysville Indiana
Posts: 258
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Re: 1972 Leaf springs
I was just wondering why you want 3/4 ton springs on a short bed. It would beat you to death. If you re going to pull a trailer get those add on air bags. They are cheap, quick and easy ti install and work great. You air it up when you have a load then air them back down like air shocks and keep your ride quality when you are done.
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