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52s vs custom front leaves
- Thread starter 72k5mike
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He's got too many Race car parts to coordinate, Duramax engines to rebuild and then there's that pesky little business that he dabbles in from time to time.
I wouldn't hold my breath for a meaningful conversation about shackles for a while.
I wouldn't hold my breath for a meaningful conversation about shackles for a while.
Night Day
It's been so long since I road in a full body with Tuff countries that I couldn't be accurate but I can tell you that the springs on the front of this years ORD UA truck are like a caddi. Pure awesome.
I can tell you that I just took out a set of EZ-rides from my '70 and installed the set that Stephen had Alcan build. I CAN NOT believe I put up with those for so long!!!!!! It made such an unbeilevable difference in the truck that I feel stupid for not doing it sooner. I also have driven and ridden in a buddy's '79 with ORD springs and same results. It has a Four Wheel pop-up for the K5 on it also, stable and smooth.
What about some diy4x b-52 brackets and some 56 in springs up front? Still crappy approach angle? Still problems and or having to replace springs a lot? I was looking at going 56 in springs all the way around to stretch the wheelbase. Might wait or look at a different route now. Still need to get another driver so it might be a while before spring swap and one ton swap, just doing research right now.
I used Dodge 52's, the pin is offset 2". (24"-28") Almost the same approach angle as stock 47" springs and with the b52 kit it can move the axle 4" forward.
I got to get on these.
Just plan on getting some real shocks at the same time. Good springs and shocks make the world go round.
SCK5Blazer
1/2 ton status
I had pondered the 52" swap, but now I'm pretty set on going the custom route. Just got to keep saving my quarters and stay off the local gun forum and I should be making an order in a couple months.
big pappa b
3/4 ton status
I have my new ORD/Alcan springs waiting to go in.
Just plan on getting some real shocks at the same time. Good springs and shocks make the world go round.
Definitely a true statement! But of course for me now I have a set of Bilsteins that were a good length for the Tuff Country "flex" (LOL) and are now too short and too long for my new springs! I finally know why the F**d shock towers are so popular.
dirtygoat
1/2 ton status
What dodge are you pulling these out of???
I'm running the typical homebrew 52/56 set up, 56s running backwards... After jumping up to 44s, I would like to move the front forward a little, but just haven't wanted to tear into the blazer agian to do it... The dodge springs would be a "bolt-on" upgrade...
I'm running some dodge 52's as well. Come out of the 73-93 Dodge pickups and Plymouth Trail duster.
There is also a 56 from some newer dodges with an offset pin. 24/32 is the split if memory serves.
Obviously more comes in to play for approach angle than just the front hanger or front half of the leaf spring.
There is also a 56 from some newer dodges with an offset pin. 24/32 is the split if memory serves.
Obviously more comes in to play for approach angle than just the front hanger or front half of the leaf spring.
Assemetrical Springs
Back in 2007, I had Alcan build me some 52's to go with my DIY4X B-52. I wanted to push the front axle forward 2" but was concerned with the resulting pinion angle- as the axle pushes forward the curvature of the spring rotates the pinion down. No problem, for $475, I got custom tuned springs for my BBC K5 that were assymetrical and netted 6" of lift All the curve was in the front half of the springs with the rear half essentially flat. I was really happy with their performance.
Back in 2007, I had Alcan build me some 52's to go with my DIY4X B-52. I wanted to push the front axle forward 2" but was concerned with the resulting pinion angle- as the axle pushes forward the curvature of the spring rotates the pinion down. No problem, for $475, I got custom tuned springs for my BBC K5 that were assymetrical and netted 6" of lift All the curve was in the front half of the springs with the rear half essentially flat. I was really happy with their performance.
dirtroadoutlaw
1/2 ton status
My Chevy 56's are offset. I have had several sets of 56's & experimented with different Chevy ones. The sky is the limit on centering the axle with an off-center tie bolt & a set of ez-inches.
Do you have any issues with your tires hitting the steering box with the axle moved that far forward?
dirtygoat
1/2 ton status
Do the dodge 52s use the same size bolts as the chevy springs? Ive heard of using these before and might give them a shot but Im already set up to use 9/16s bolts all around.
