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Offline 76k104x4

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52 or 56 inch springs
« on: February 02, 2011, 09:18:51 pm »
how do i find out if i have 52 or 56 inch rear springs do you measure straight across from middle of springeye or follow the arch and measure it i need to know for my lift kit im going to get a 4 inch with new rear springs thanks
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Offline bake74

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Re: 52 or 56 inch springs
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2011, 08:24:04 am »
     Measure from eye to eye straight across, it will be either 52" or 56".  The place they mount are 52" or 56" I believe.
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Offline Grim 82

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Re: 52 or 56 inch springs
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2011, 09:16:40 am »
Measure the actual length along the arch of the spring, as if it was straight.
http://www.eatonsprings.com/measuring.htm
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Offline ehjorten

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Re: 52 or 56 inch springs
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2011, 06:38:30 pm »
You definitely measure along the length of the arch
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