87 rear leaf help

[modxl]

got a 87 2wd does anyone out there no if later model rear leafs fit a 88 if so up to what years.here in england im having trouble getting hold of a set of leafs we have later models over here just wondered if 04 or earlyer would fit believe ive read some wre that they will but cant find the post /cheers steve (great forum been a great help)

 

[Andres629]

IIRC up to 97 for sure. Maybe newer models as well, but I do not know for sure, so I can't say for sure.

 

[modxl]

thanks thats a great help might make it easier to find a set

 

[177CIOfPureLove]

I swapped in some out of a 1998 into my 1988. There built a bit heavier. 2wd or 4wd does not make a difference, the only added lift comes through the lift blocks inbetween the leaf and the axle.

 

[Deanbro]

Easy option for you would be a pair of Explorer springs, with the explorer being sold in england for a period of time you ought to find a pair of used springs for about 20 quid a peice around the breakers or on ebay.

The explorer spring is 4 leaf over 2 and their a bit heavier, they'll make your truck sit a bit higher by about an inch. and stiffen it up abit on the rear end as well increase your carrying capacity abit.

 

[modxl]

cheers dean best have a look round im up your way end ov month going to have a route aroud at db,s may find half desent set there need to track down a wiring loom for lighting circuit somebodys made a real mess ov mine