Adventurous 4x4
1/2 ton status
Anybody use Dodge 52" springs up front? I heard they move the axle 4" forward. Just checking to see if there is any info out there.
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Dodge 52" springs
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DeviousK5
1/2 ton status
Dont know about being 100% accurate but i recently read the dodge rears move the axle 2"forward, and a B-52 will get you another 2".
Hope that helps some
Search "moving front axle" it was fairly recent
Hope that helps some
Search "moving front axle" it was fairly recent
Stomis
Professional Amateur
Dont know about being 100% accurate but i recently read the dodge rears move the axle 2"forward, and a B-52 will get you another 2".
Hope that helps some
Search "moving front axle" it was fairly recent
Chevy 52s will move the axle 2in. The b52 kit has nothing to do with moving the axle vs a regular 52in swap moving the brackets unless you utilize the forward holes in the b52 bracket. And even then I believe it was just designed to mildly turn shackle angle and axle placement.
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
The dodge 52's are 24/28. So if you run the long side forward it would move the axle forward 4 in.
Here the specs on the doge springs.
http://www.generalspringkc.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=120&pg=1
Here the specs on the doge springs.
http://www.generalspringkc.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=120&pg=1
I've got Dodge 52's waiting to go in with some b52s. All my measurements say it should move the axle 4". The only issue I've had so far in my prep is that the Dodge springs use a 1/2" spring hanger and shackle bolt. I'm going to eliminate the sleeve and use 5/8 bolts, I just figure I'll need to change the bushings every year or so.
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
look a little ways down on this page. The BX-429 bushing is what you want. Fits the Dodge springs and uses a 9/16'' bolt.
http://www.suspension.com/4-bar.htm
Always IIRC these are the same as a J@@p YJ spring bushing. I know the first ones work as this is where I ordered mine from.
http://www.suspension.com/4-bar.htm
Always IIRC these are the same as a J@@p YJ spring bushing. I know the first ones work as this is where I ordered mine from.
My springs have a 1" eye. The bx-429 is for the 1.25" eye.
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
You got the odd ball ones. My springs come from a 74 ramcharger.
so poly bushings for chevy 52's will not fit dodge 52's?
bronc3buster842001
1/2 ton status
No. The Doge springs either have a 1'' or 1.25'' eye.
