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big_r101 · 02-27-2011, 02:46 PM

i was interested in putting some of those extra heavy duty after market 3 inch wide c3500hd leaf springs on a 88 k30, they are the the same overall length as the originals but the originals have a 26 inch front to center pin and a 30 rear to center pin, and the c3500hd has 28 on both, my question was would they work or would i have to move the axle or what?

big_r101 · 03-01-2011, 03:38 PM

any help would be awesome

SCOTI · 03-01-2011, 05:19 PM

Can't offer much info. But, w/the different dimensions, the housing will need to be moved if you're trying to center the wheels in a wheel-well opening. If not, it may not be an issue.

big_r101 · 03-02-2011, 02:53 PM

how much would the axle need to be moved? would i have to cut up the wheel well opening or what

big_r101 · 03-02-2011, 02:56 PM

also what bout moving the hangers? would that work?

02-27-2011, 02:46 PM	#1
big_r101 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parker,CO Posts: 110	c3500hd leafs for 80's 1 ton i was interested in putting some of those extra heavy duty after market 3 inch wide c3500hd leaf springs on a 88 k30, they are the the same overall length as the originals but the originals have a 26 inch front to center pin and a 30 rear to center pin, and the c3500hd has 28 on both, my question was would they work or would i have to move the axle or what? __________________ 1998 Ford Ranger FX4, 3.0 V6, 5 speed manual 1999 Ford Explorer, 4.0 V6, 5 speed auto O.D. 2005 Chevy Colorado, 3.5l inline 5, 4 speed auto 2001 Gmc sonoma 4.3l V6, 4 speed auto soon to have 1981-88 k30

03-01-2011, 03:38 PM	#2
big_r101 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parker,CO Posts: 110	Re: c3500hd leafs for 80's 1 ton any help would be awesome __________________ 1998 Ford Ranger FX4, 3.0 V6, 5 speed manual 1999 Ford Explorer, 4.0 V6, 5 speed auto O.D. 2005 Chevy Colorado, 3.5l inline 5, 4 speed auto 2001 Gmc sonoma 4.3l V6, 4 speed auto soon to have 1981-88 k30

03-01-2011, 05:19 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: c3500hd leafs for 80's 1 ton Can't offer much info. But, w/the different dimensions, the housing will need to be moved if you're trying to center the wheels in a wheel-well opening. If not, it may not be an issue. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-02-2011, 02:53 PM	#4
big_r101 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parker,CO Posts: 110	Re: c3500hd leafs for 80's 1 ton how much would the axle need to be moved? would i have to cut up the wheel well opening or what __________________ 1998 Ford Ranger FX4, 3.0 V6, 5 speed manual 1999 Ford Explorer, 4.0 V6, 5 speed auto O.D. 2005 Chevy Colorado, 3.5l inline 5, 4 speed auto 2001 Gmc sonoma 4.3l V6, 4 speed auto soon to have 1981-88 k30

03-02-2011, 02:56 PM	#5
big_r101 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parker,CO Posts: 110	Re: c3500hd leafs for 80's 1 ton also what bout moving the hangers? would that work? __________________ 1998 Ford Ranger FX4, 3.0 V6, 5 speed manual 1999 Ford Explorer, 4.0 V6, 5 speed auto O.D. 2005 Chevy Colorado, 3.5l inline 5, 4 speed auto 2001 Gmc sonoma 4.3l V6, 4 speed auto soon to have 1981-88 k30



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