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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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how much space should i have between my bumpstops and my springs? i only have about 3" on each side. it seems kinda small
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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If I can find my 97 service manual I can look it up....but that sounds about right to me.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Thats about right. I had the same ? on my truck. The leaf almost looked bent up wards but 3 in is correct space..
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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3 inches is really good if its stock height!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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3 inches is really good if its stock height!

I concure. I just replaced mine and I had about a 1/2 inch between the leafs and bump stops.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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I also agree, mine's stock and I have roughly an inch right now.
 
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