interchangeable leaf springs?
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interchangeable leaf springs?
I have a parts '82 2WD (302 auto) and my '85 4X4 (300 4-speed). The drivers side leaf spring is broken on the 4X4, but not on the parts truck. Can I use it (at least for awhile)? I noticed in the parts books that the part # is different, but this would only be a temporary thing.
thanks,
Stan
thanks,
Stan
Last edited by Stanstruck; Sep 21, 2004 at 03:09 PM. Reason: spelling
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I believe that the 4 WD trucks have 3 inch wide springs and the 2 WD trucks use 2 1/2 inch springs.
Try measuring them and making sure. If the springs are the same width, they would interchange even though they might have different spring load ratings.
Lou Braun
Try measuring them and making sure. If the springs are the same width, they would interchange even though they might have different spring load ratings.
Lou Braun
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