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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: moats31 on December 24, 2013, 06:46:38 am

Title: Leaf springs!!!!
Post by: moats31 on December 24, 2013, 06:46:38 am

When I swap my 3/4ton axels out for my 1/2ton axels, I'm using my 1/2ton leafs. Since I'll be needing larger u bolts, I'll have to use a 3/4ton plate correct? And if I do. With the difference in width of the leafs be an issue?


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Title: Re: Leaf springs!!!!
Post by: dvdswan on December 24, 2013, 10:47:30 am

the front shouldn't be any different and the rear you should be able to buy a plate that will fit both the axle and spring online.  I would check offroad shops, jeg's, summit, etc.

Title: Re: Leaf springs!!!!
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 24, 2013, 11:53:45 pm

use your ¾ ton anchor plates on your ½ ton springs with ¾ ton u bolts. the leafs are the same (½ or ¾ ton) width its all on number of springs and even then a 6 pack for ½ is the same and a 6 pack for ¾ ton

Title: Re: Leaf springs!!!!
Post by: Captkaos on December 25, 2013, 11:48:20 am

Ditto on what Irish stated