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ncgamedog · 05-12-2011, 08:35 PM

So I was stripping down my 72 frame today getting ready for sandblasting, and it turns out that both of the third leaves in the rear packs were broken about 1/3 of the way back on the spring!! Kind of a strange place to break I thought and why that particular leaf lol. These are 52", 4 leaf packs with overload ( 5 total) from a 1/2 ton 4x4.

MY QUESTION IS: Will 73-87 52" springs work to replace them??

The old springs measure 52" with a centered center pin. I.E. no offset front to rear. 26" from center of each eye to the pin.

Are 73-87 springs centered this way? And will they add lift? (I dont really want lift)

Thanks -Justin

05-12-2011, 08:35 PM	#1
ncgamedog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Union Grove,NC Posts: 58	Spring Compatibility Questions '72 So I was stripping down my 72 frame today getting ready for sandblasting, and it turns out that both of the third leaves in the rear packs were broken about 1/3 of the way back on the spring!! Kind of a strange place to break I thought and why that particular leaf lol. These are 52", 4 leaf packs with overload ( 5 total) from a 1/2 ton 4x4. MY QUESTION IS: Will 73-87 52" springs work to replace them?? The old springs measure 52" with a centered center pin. I.E. no offset front to rear. 26" from center of each eye to the pin. Are 73-87 springs centered this way? And will they add lift? (I dont really want lift) Thanks -Justin Last edited by ncgamedog; 05-12-2011 at 08:37 PM.