Leaf Spring Measurements
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Leaf Spring Measurements
Well I've been doing a good amount of homework on my lift kit. Its going to a lot of custom as I'm trying to get a good amount of flex along with a great ride. First thing to get set up is the rear. I read an article in Peterson off road about them using Toyota leaf springs for there truck. Now seeing as how Toyota leaf springs are about half the price for are leaf springs I'm willing to look into it. What I need to find out is measurements on the springs and ranger springs. Eye to eye and to the center pin. Also for those who have these "soft ride" skyjacker springs let me know how the ride is with them. I'm looking for softer than a regular spring because I'm tired of a stiff ride.
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Mike I've got my old set of leaf springs in the barn. If you want I can measure them tomorrow. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Toyota leafs won't work without relocating the spring hangers. You should do a search on the chevy 1500 spring swap. It might be something for you as the lift springs are probably cheaper.
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I know its a truck but that doesn't mean it has to ride like ****. I expect some kind of roughness to it but I don't want to feel every single bump in the road. I'd like it if you could measure the springs for me. I'd rather not have to change out the hangers but if I have I will unless I find a good set of ranger lift springs for cheap. I'm just looking for an overall improvement not just lift.
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