I have the Dana60 front and did the b-52 install and used 52" springs less the overload so it's a 4 leaf spring pack. The bolts on the passenger side leaf perch are too long and was thinking of just cutting the bolt to length. Should that be ok?
CK5
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Chevy Dana60 front bolts for leaf spring perch
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Should be fine. Thread a nut on first before you cut it. Then when you remove the nut it will help clean the threads up.
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,Thanks, did it before. I'll chamfer the edge,
you be fine . I have done a lot like this with no problems . as as you said chamfer the end to match like factory . as the hole is NOT square cut at the bottom .
Are you happy with the springs you have? Only downside I see is if you need to add a leaf back in.
I was debating to replace with studs but easier to cut bolt shorter and don't need to spend $$$.
I have never run studs in all my years on a dana 60 . but I am in the rust belt north east so stuff locks up tight with rust in no time.
Depending on how you use the rig you might want to add a 5th leaf. I had 5 leaf 52s and would break/bend almost every trip. I wheel by Braille though
