Never assume.............
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From: Burlington WI
Never assume.............
Just a friendly warning so others won't make the same mistake I did.
I recently installed a MidAmerica 9 leaf 2-1/2" spring in my 78.
With stock length bolts the rear of my car had the proverbial Redneck Rake.
I looked on MidAmerica's site and found Part No: 602-850 "Extended Kit, rubber bushings"
This is where I made the assumption that these bolts were the much desired 8" bolts that work so well for everyone else.
WRONG!!
These bolts are a full 5/8" longer than the stock 6-3/8" bolts.
If I am not mistaken this adds up to 7 inches which is a little shy of the desired 8 inches.
Luckily I live in Wisconsin and the local International Harvester shop will have some bolts for me on Tuesday.
I recently installed a MidAmerica 9 leaf 2-1/2" spring in my 78.
With stock length bolts the rear of my car had the proverbial Redneck Rake.
I looked on MidAmerica's site and found Part No: 602-850 "Extended Kit, rubber bushings"
This is where I made the assumption that these bolts were the much desired 8" bolts that work so well for everyone else.
WRONG!!
These bolts are a full 5/8" longer than the stock 6-3/8" bolts.
If I am not mistaken this adds up to 7 inches which is a little shy of the desired 8 inches.
Luckily I live in Wisconsin and the local International Harvester shop will have some bolts for me on Tuesday.
