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**argonaut** · 09-12-2012, 02:12 AM

James,
Good call. Although I have the 73 parts truck sitting right here I didn't realize the springs were 47" long versus 44" for the pre-73. You really think 3" shorter springs have that much torsional stiffness?

I might look into the custom behind-the-axle option. You know any vendors?

09-12-2012, 02:12 AM	#110
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 66 4x4 my sons new project James, Good call. Although I have the 73 parts truck sitting right here I didn't realize the springs were 47" long versus 44" for the pre-73. You really think 3" shorter springs have that much torsional stiffness? I might look into the custom behind-the-axle option. You know any vendors? __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!