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10-19-2007, 07:28 PM
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Using 73-87 springs on a 69
So,I'm using these springs from a 73-87 since they were free,they are 6" lift springs and since they are longer,what can I do to make them fit? Will a longer shackle allow enough room to work? Who sells a shackle long enough to allow enough room?
Here is a pic with just the spring on there... |
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10-19-2007, 07:47 PM
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Re: Using 73-87 springs on a 69
Check out diy4x4.com Kert is great to deal with!
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10-19-2007, 09:39 PM
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Re: Using 73-87 springs on a 69
you could use a 73-87 truck to make them work properly!
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10-19-2007, 10:34 PM
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Re: Using 73-87 springs on a 69
if the tires are centered on the wheelwell were you want them I would just move the rear spring hanger back and weld the old hole up if you make a longer shackle your still going to have truble with the eye of the spring wanting to rest on the frame.
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10-20-2007, 12:09 PM
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Re: Using 73-87 springs on a 69
You need to relocate the rear mounting point in the frame,like earl said.
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