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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 09:15 AM
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i was wonderin how wide are the rear springs on a 79 1/2 ton? are they 2.5" , 2.3/4", or 3"?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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3"
 
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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the f-150 springs i've got on my f-100 are 2 1/2 " springs.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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If I remember correct they are 2 1/2" on the 1/2 ton, and 3" on the 3/4 ton - also the 78-79 Bronco runs 3" springs, I know of a few guys who have put 3/4 ton suspension in their broncos.

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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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They're 3" on my 77 F150 Explorer.
 
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