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Offline lesbear45

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1/2 ton leaf springs to 3/4 ton leaf springs 87 r10
« on: April 17, 2015, 12:18:14 am »
im colten ive got a 87 scottsdale 2wd longbed that i just recently blew the differencial out of and had a shop replace the back axle from a 10 bolt to a 12 bolt. But when i got it back my suspention is horrible. I think they messed up my leaf springs and didnt say anything but the ? Is will 3/4 ton leaf springs fit on my 1/2 ton with no issues
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Re: 1/2 ton leaf springs to 3/4 ton leaf springs 87 r10
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2015, 12:44:44 am »
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Re: 1/2 ton leaf springs to 3/4 ton leaf springs 87 r10
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2015, 07:18:15 am »
Swapping in a 12 bolt in place of a 10 bolt doesn't affect your suspension at all.
I would check to make sure they used the correct combo U joint. Could be the U joint not centered, or moving around that you are mistaking for a change in ride quality.
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