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Removed the Chevy spring swap today...

Old Mar 28, 2007
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Hadn't thought of that. I guess that could have contributed for sure.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007
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yeah im thinking it did. bent up right in that location. but then again it also pulled the rear of the frame down so it may not have held up anyway
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007
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Hmmm, ranger lift springs are a lot more expensive, but it's really the decision of weather you want to take the risk or not.

I want it for the payload and such, but I really hate blocks.

Hmm...
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007
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the Ranger lift springs are not that much more....they are only about $50 a spring more......
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007
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Originally Posted by jrpro130
Hmmm, ranger lift springs are a lot more expensive, but it's really the decision of weather you want to take the risk or not.

I want it for the payload and such, but I really hate blocks.

Hmm...

i got mine for payload as well. but i plan to hack off the rear part of my frame and build a new one out of 3x2 square tube, fuel cell and maybe coils (depends on if i tow much with my truck as is now). my rear frame is just hosed.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2007
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Originally Posted by gumby
when we put the chevy shackle on scotts truck i noticed that the shackle is narrower than the hanger
seems odd cuz when installed a shackle it was wider than the hanger and I had to pound it in there with a sledge hammer
 
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Old Jan 28, 2020
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Originally Posted by V8 Level II
The dimension from the front pivot to the center bolt on the stock Chevy springs is almost 7" longer than the Ranger. When you move the Ranger mount forward to reuse the two existing frame holes, that is around 6". The net effect is that the Chevy springs move the axle back roughly 3/4". The tires were noticeably closer to the rear of the flare than the front on my Styleside. Repositiong the bed couldn't come close to making up the difference.

On blocks my center is offset heavily. Unless my geometry is wrong a Chevy 64" leaf swap should get my rear solid again eliminate the blocks with a leaf or two from other Chevy's around yard if nesesary. I'm finishing and correcting a early 00's Chevy skyjacker 8" kit of course somehow on my ranger
 
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