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03-25-2009, 03:44 PM
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Leaf Spring Dimensions FAQ
As someone who is always building 4wd vehicles, its nice to know leaf spring dimensions, to see what will and will not work in certain projects.
I'm trying to compile as much leaf spring information as possible. Please post up any specifications you may know. Right now the best website out there for this information is DRM's side: 4x4spot.com 79-88 Toyota 4wd Rear 20.5/27.5 long 2 3/8" wide 18mm/18mm or 14mm/18mm spring eyes. 88-98 Chevrolet/GMC 1500 31.5/31.5 long 2 1/2" wide .5625/.5625 spring eyes. Centered eyes. 61.5" Deaver Rear Springs 27.5/34" long 2 1/2" wide .5625/.5625 or .75/.75 spring eyes. Front reverse eye, rear centered eye. Marlin/Trail Gear/All Pro front springs: 21/26" 2 3/8" wide 18mm/18mm bolt size. Marlin/Trail Gear/All Pro Rear Springs: 27.5/29" 2 3/8" wide 18mm/18mm bolt size All Pro 05+ 1.5" rear springs 55 1/2 OAL , 27 3/8 Pin to Front , 28 1/2 pin to rear . Wrangler YJ: 22.5/22.5 2 1/2" wide Stock Toyota Front: 22.5/22.5 2/ 3/8" wide 18mm/18mm bolt size
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03-25-2009, 04:18 PM
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It would be nice to know approximate lift and overall lenth eye to eye with the split and flat length
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03-25-2009, 04:22 PM
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03-25-2009, 09:37 PM
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Awesome!
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03-26-2009, 06:11 AM
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I'll have to admit I haven't touched that page in YEARS... mainly because comparatively speaking - aftermarket springs are light years better than they were 10+ years ago when some of us were forced to build spring packs because that was the only option aside from dropping $800+ on custom springs.
Glad to see some people keeping the fire alive though 
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03-26-2009, 10:56 AM
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There is some good info in the FAQ on a page that lists lots of lengths and widths, but the addition of your extra info is welcomed.
http://www.4x4spot.com/misc__spring_information.htm
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03-26-2009, 12:38 PM
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Garrett you got some of it a little off:
F150s are 57" long, 26/31 (5/8, 9/16) Early (73-79) Wagoneer rears are 57" long, 25.5 / 31.5 (9/16, 9/16) You can add that to the spreadsheet. Also you should clarify fronts and rears as most people are not leaf spring junkies like myself and can't identify a front from a rear simply by length.
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03-26-2009, 01:36 PM
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would this be an appropriate place to discuss how leaf springs work? I.E. whether or not all leaves contribute to lift and/or load capacity
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03-26-2009, 02:47 PM
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Good link to give you some information about spring rates:
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...springrate.htm
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