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| | | | Joined: Nov 2025 Posts: 64 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2025 Posts: 64 | I will install a 2004 Colorado rear end into my 54 with 2" wide springs. New spring perches are needed due to the 2" off-center axle position as well as a 1' difference in width. I can find perches for the tube diameter (3 1/4") and length to accommodate the 2" off-center, but they are all for 2 1/2" wide springs. Can I attach 1/4" spacers on the bottom plate to 'hug' the springs? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,780 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,780 | Instead of flat spacers, I'd suggest using two pieces of 1" steel angle iron on top of the spring perch, spaced to straddle the spring leaves. That would give you a more stable cradle to locate the spring leaves.
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