rear leaf spring questions
 

are the rear 4x4 leaf springs from a 73-80 the same(52 in. ones)?

what are the differences between my stock rear 4x4 springs and the set on my longhorn?

The newer springs are longer. Some of these guys will tell ya for sure how much difference.

from what I have heard there was 2 different length springs, 52 and 56. I have heard the 52 are the same

they changed the spring lengths in 73 I believe. I always get em mixed up from being old and not being able to remember things. someone will bail me out soon i hope....:)

Mine is a 77 chassis and they are 52". Just went out and measured.

I think your thinking of front springs which are different. 67/68 rear springs are different also. 69 on up are the same either 52" or 56" for high gvw trucks.
As for your longhorn, I'm not positive but I believe they are narrower than the 4wd springs.

Im not sure about the 4x4's , on spring width/lenght, but my 69 longhorn has 2 1/2" x 52" springs....... :crazy: L

56" springs are 1ton
 

52" are the half and 3/4 tons.

My 70 Longbed has 2 1/4" wide springs, but the 70 Longhorn parts truck has 2 1/2" springs. My experience with the 4x4's is they also have 2 1/2" springs. IME, Almost all are 52" except some later 3/4 tons which have the 56" springs.