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Old May 28, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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Can 73 f100 rear springs be put on a 66 f100?
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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You may know but I think starting in 73 the 1/2 ton trucks went to a wider leaf. I had wondered if you could use the wider 73 & up spring hanger & shackles but I bet the length of the leaf is wrong too.

Could be done but would it be worth it?
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Has anyone ever tried using the leaf springs from a different vehicle to lower or lift their truck, i.e.; S10, Jeep, Ranger etc? When I was big into Jeeps, I knew guys that would swap out their springs for S10 springs to lift it. Just wondering.
 
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Originally Posted by Sixty6
Can 73 f100 rear springs be put on a 66 f100?
Rear springs:

1957/72 F100: 2 1/4" wide / 24" > > eyebolt < < 28"

1973/79 F100 & 1975/79 F150: 2 1/2" wide / 24" > > eyebolt < < 31 1/2"
 
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