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CG · 07-11-2005, 01:19 AM

didnt get a definitive answer over at 4x4 on this question. since this area of the board gets the most views thought i would try here. for 71/72 are the rear springs on a 3/4 ton 4x4 the same as on a 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive? also are the rear axles set up the same way spring perch wise?

CG · 07-11-2005, 09:40 AM

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**kwmech** · 07-11-2005, 10:29 AM

Spring perch width is the same, frame hangars are different. I think the width of the springs are different 2 1/4 vs. 2 1/2

CG · 07-11-2005, 10:54 PM

so i guess i wont bother picking up the 2 wheel drive rear axle and springs i saw for sale. i wonder if the spring pads are mounted in such a way the pinion angle would be off anyway.

07-11-2005, 01:19 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,136	rear spring question...leafs didnt get a definitive answer over at 4x4 on this question. since this area of the board gets the most views thought i would try here. for 71/72 are the rear springs on a 3/4 ton 4x4 the same as on a 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive? also are the rear axles set up the same way spring perch wise?

07-11-2005, 09:40 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,136	ttt

07-11-2005, 10:29 AM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,717	Spring perch width is the same, frame hangars are different. I think the width of the springs are different 2 1/4 vs. 2 1/2

07-11-2005, 10:54 PM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,136	so i guess i wont bother picking up the 2 wheel drive rear axle and springs i saw for sale. i wonder if the spring pads are mounted in such a way the pinion angle would be off anyway.



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