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Old 04-06-08, 11:19 PM   #175
Dusty
IH8MUD Lifer
 
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Originally Posted by slickrock View Post
we need to see how high from the bottom of the spring retainer stop to the top of the axle spring perch is with a 4 inch lift spring. Once that is figured out, the ride height can dictate where we weld everything.
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good point. does someone have the measurement of the compressed length of a rear j spring as it sits under the truck? what about the compressed length of a slee 6" spring?

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Originally Posted by bustanutley View Post
Shaft length is borderline too short, but it does look like it has a lot of slip
I wish I had a pic of an oe shaft as it sits on an 80 series so I could compare and see how much mine is extended


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98 100 series. rear locker.
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