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Old 10-23-2011, 10:50 AM   #10
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Re: 52" front spring swap, is it worth it?

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I did a search like 70 BEAST suggested and I came up with some more questions. will the 52 in springs move my front axle forward like it does on the square body chevys? is there any benefit from this? By the way, thank you 70 BEAST. I found a lot of good info but no info on this subject.
Not a problem. I know theres alot of info and having a place to go to ask questions always comes in handy.

As far as moving the front axle foward, like everything, has pros/cons. I did it mainly to help prevent my tire from contacting my firewall. So as my leaf spring compresses, it flattens out centered into the wheel-well.

As for lift amount, Im running stock 52s, a modified front hanger with diy4x multi spot hanger, stock rear hanger position with a 6-7" shackle, and trimming on the front fender fang. All that clears 38s with no problem.
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