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Old 09-22-2016, 11:44 AM   #1
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Leaf spring advice from the 73-87 crew

I'm trying to lower the rear of my 1969 C20 longhorn. It has 2-1/2" wide leafs. I tried calling Cpp, ECE, DJM and no one sells anything for it. One guy thought the 73-87 leafs would work. So that's what brought me here. I was wondering are 73-87 leafs 2-1/2" wide? Also, can someone give me the length from eye to eye?
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Old 09-22-2016, 11:58 AM   #2
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Re: Leaf spring advice from the 73-87 crew

Measured my 75. 2.5" wide and 56 long. There are two lengths on the 73-87 style, 52" and 56"

Tripped over this website: http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_...987_s/1823.htm

Don't know if things like the mounting eyes are the same.
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Old 09-22-2016, 12:06 PM   #3
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Re: Leaf spring advice from the 73-87 crew

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Measured my 75. 2.5" wide and 56 long. There are two lengths on the 73-87 style, 52" and 56"

Tripped over this website: http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_...987_s/1823.htm

Don't know if things like the mounting eyes are the same.
Mine are 52" long and 2-1/2" wide. think 73-87, 52" long leafs will work on a 1969?
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Old 09-22-2016, 12:06 PM   #4
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Re: Leaf spring advice from the 73-87 crew

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Measured my 75. 2.5" wide and 56 long. There are two lengths on the 73-87 style, 52" and 56"

Tripped over this website: http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_...987_s/1823.htm

Don't know if things like the mounting eyes are the same.
thanks Dead Parrot for sending me those numbers so fast.
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Old 10-03-2016, 01:29 PM   #5
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Re: Leaf spring advice from the 73-87 crew

Update for Dead Parrot. Yesterday I put the leafs from a 73 chevy in I got from Western Chassis. They fit perfect. Only issue, not even an issue, I got 4" drop leafs, but when I put them on they dropped about 5". I forgot to take in consideration the weight difference. I went out go 1" blocks and lifted it up level. thanks for the measurements. I will post pics later tonight
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Old 11-03-2016, 05:28 PM   #6
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Re: Leaf spring advice from the 73-87 crew

Any pics and feedback after this drop? do you find its bottoming out?
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