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mustangsvo85
November 13th, 2007, 17:56
anyone make a bolt in kit? I measured them roughly and they are only like 54-55 inches long. I would like to go 62-64 inches long for around 18-20 inches of leaf sprung travel. the front hanger to perch hole is shorter than my deavers on my Ranger though, anyone do anything cheap and creative for these or am I forking out the big bucks on this one?

Thanks

lstrong
November 13th, 2007, 20:29
I have some 60-62 inch leaf springs on my truck that were installed by the previous owner.All he did was move the front mount forward 2 inches and the rear ones back 2inches.He did not raise or lower them.find some springs that are as long as you like then just move the mounts forward and back.You can always add or remove leafs to make it work right.Also my 69 f100 was having a problem with axle wrap braking u-joints so make sure u use big spring pads or a 2 link as well because if you have an f100 your probably going to have a big block as well under the hood.Also make sure you keep the wheel base the same.

Beat98TJ
November 20th, 2007, 23:17
I dunno. I have deavers with H&M shackles. it cycles 18" easy.