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new rear spring advice

79bonanza

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im getting ready to buy new rear springs for my 1979 bonanza. i have a 52'' front spring swap and im wanting the rear to flex pretty good. so can someone give some advice on which knida truck to get the rear springs out of. i already have a shackle flip in the rear :confused:
 
easy mod is 56" 3/4 or 1ton spring packs. take out a few leafs not needed.

then swap the flip brackets around left to right.

and get around a 6" shackle for the rear and bolt it all in.

thats just off the top of my head. best search for exact shackle length info. and you will need diffrent shocks. and check brake line for slack when flexed.
 
I'm doing the secret squirrel 63 inch spring swap right now, and shortening the wheel base while I'm at it. 63's on a blazer look cool as hell, and flex like nobody's business.
 
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