Help me identify..

redrider121 · 07-01-2012, 12:28 PM

Hey guys, I really want to do the 64" chevy spring swap and shackle flip, but I can't figure out how to identify between the two.

Yes, I have read everything in the tech library and both say they come off a chevy/GMC 1500 - 2wd preferred. Also, the 63 swap says 88-98's, so I'm guessing 99- have the 64's?

Thanks

**brinker88** · 07-01-2012, 04:40 PM

Catalog 215 - Leaf Springs

GMC/Chevrolet - Pickup; 1988-00; Rear

C and K - Series; Rear; 1988-00
C1500 (2WD) 1988-98
K1500 (4WD) 1988-98
Silverado Classic 1500 and Sierra Classic 1500 (2WD) and (4WD) 1999
C2500 and C3500 (2WD) 1988-00
K2500 and K3500 (4WD) 1988-00
All springs are 64" long and use 9/16" diameter spring bolts

This is copied from my distributor online.

http://65.61.38.85/dpweb/dist_site/2...L&OEM_Code=CHE

redrider121 · 07-03-2012, 04:04 PM

Perfect.

So somewhere along the lines somebody didn't measure correctly and wrote 63"??

**a31ford** · 12-08-2012, 06:12 PM

Could it be that the eyelet centers are to be 63 ? that way the shackle is always over center in the sprung position ???

No Idea, just a wild guess.

Greg

07-01-2012, 12:28 PM	#1
redrider121 New Member Join Date: May 2011 Year: 2005 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Edge 2WD Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Help me identify.. Hey guys, I really want to do the 64" chevy spring swap and shackle flip, but I can't figure out how to identify between the two. Yes, I have read everything in the tech library and both say they come off a chevy/GMC 1500 - 2wd preferred. Also, the 63 swap says 88-98's, so I'm guessing 99- have the 64's? Thanks
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brinker88 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Williamsport, Pa Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Weekend Warrior Posts: 3,262 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (8)	Catalog 215 - Leaf Springs GMC/Chevrolet - Pickup; 1988-00; Rear C and K - Series; Rear; 1988-00 C1500 (2WD) 1988-98 K1500 (4WD) 1988-98 Silverado Classic 1500 and Sierra Classic 1500 (2WD) and (4WD) 1999 C2500 and C3500 (2WD) 1988-00 K2500 and K3500 (4WD) 1988-00 All springs are 64" long and use 9/16" diameter spring bolts This is copied from my distributor online. http://65.61.38.85/dpweb/dist_site/2...L&OEM_Code=CHE __________________ Obsession is a word justifying your insanity. We ARE the 4x4%. Build Thread
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07-03-2012, 04:04 PM	#3
redrider121 New Member Join Date: May 2011 Year: 2005 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Edge 2WD Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Perfect. So somewhere along the lines somebody didn't measure correctly and wrote 63"??
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12-08-2012, 06:12 PM	#4
a31ford Electronics GURU Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brandon, Manitoba Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT (Custom Frame) With a 3" body lift Engine: 2.9 Class: 4X4 Used For: Working on "Breakout Box for ECM's" Posts: 452 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	Could it be that the eyelet centers are to be 63 ? that way the shackle is always over center in the sprung position ??? No Idea, just a wild guess. Greg
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