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Old 05-21-2013, 08:34 PM
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Default 3/4 ton leaf springs on a half ton?

I want to put some 3/4ton leaf springs in place of my stock ones, if I get some from the same gen/ year truck will it fit with no fab work?
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since yours is 4x4, they will go right in. i know of 1 person who had to replace the hangers because the packs would contact them i think, but im not 100% sure about that iv never heard of that happening before.
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ok cool thanks! ill take some measurements of everything and go from there!
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Yeah they will bolt right up, if you get 3/4 springs from JBG then you will need to replace the front hanger or replace the front bushing on the leaf pack as its wider.
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ok sweet thanks! does anyone know if I find a receiver hitch from a 3/4 ton or 1ton would that work on my truck? im still gunna measure it all but just curious
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yes it will.
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awesome! that's what I was hoping to hear!
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frame wise 150-350s are ALMOST the same. only slight changes in the frame horns.
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ok sweet I think I know the answer to this question but the trucks that have a 10in drop down bumper (or whatever its called) and have a receiver hitch that would hang low on my truck right? I just have a regular bumper on the rear
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Not sure what you mean by your question, but you can buy hitchs that drop down 10 inches or just custom build one.. As far as a rear bumber hanging 10 inches lower than the truck would look pretty stupid immo.

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