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86 Sierra rear leaf questions
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supa_ru
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Posted: 11/14/08
04:30 PM
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I have a 2wd shortbed that is sagging pretty bad in the rear. I found some leafs from a salvage yard but when we got one of the orig.'s off, we realized that they were 56" long, with a little offset from the center. The replacements I got were 52" long, and symmetrical.
Stockers are 4 leaf and new are 5, but that shouldnt matter right? THe guy @ the salvage yard said that all that they could find were 52". 
Can anyone help me out, or has anyone ecountered this problem before? Thanks
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Posted: 11/14/08
07:55 PM
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Yeah, they won't work, as is. IIRC, 1/2 ton leaf packs are longer, for smooth ride. While 3/4, & 1 ton leafs are shorter for load capacity.
You might be able to use you original main leaf, re-arch it, and install the other leafs under it, to get you height back. If you plan on hauling anything, go ahead and add the extra leaf. It might ride a little rougher, but it will add a little more height and capacity.
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