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Re: 72-80 Leaf spring swap, m880 springs [Re: hp383] #1440136
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They aren't even 4".

Re: 72-80 Leaf spring swap, m880 springs [Re: 76dodgeboy] #1440137
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yeah the block on my m880 is like 3" or maybe 3.5" i forget exactly.
mine does have a pretty aggressive rake with factory springs all around.

my truck has the factory rearend in it, dana60, so the axle tubes/spring perches might make the height of a 1/2 ton truck a little less than on an actual m880.

i still think you'll end up with some rake, it'll be fine though. get the rear together then decide what you want to do with the front.

btw there should be a metal plate on the dash in the m880 that list the weight ratings and all that stuff.

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Re: 72-80 Leaf spring swap, m880 springs [Re: krautrock] #1440138
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if you use the m880 block




There is no M880 block. A Special M880 is just a camo fart.

Re: 72-80 Leaf spring swap, m880 springs [Re: NITROUSN] #1440139
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if you use the m880 block




There is no M880 block. A Special M880 is just a camo fart.




i used that term to describe the block that should be on the m880 he's pulling the suspension parts from (because it's possible his truck might have a different block, who know...)

i didn't imply that the m880 has a "special" block or anything

Re: 72-80 Leaf spring swap, m880 springs [Re: krautrock] #1440140
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yeah the block on my m880 is like 3" or maybe 3.5" i forget exactly.
mine does have a pretty aggressive rake with factory springs all around.

my truck has the factory rearend in it, dana60, so the axle tubes/spring perches might make the height of a 1/2 ton truck a little less than on an actual m880.

i still think you'll end up with some rake, it'll be fine though. get the rear together then decide what you want to do with the front.

btw there should be a metal plate on the dash in the m880 that list the weight ratings and all that stuff.




Nice, I will have to go check to see if it is still there. I know I glanced at the dash and saw that the plate on the center left was missing. Hopefully that is not the one that has all the info. I think I might just throw the rears on and see how they sit before I redo the front springs.

Anyone know if a company makes urethane leaf spring bushings for the front or rear of these trucks? The m880 ones look ok but I would like to put in new ones before installation.


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Re: 72-80 Leaf spring swap, m880 springs [Re: smokes] #1440141
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yeah the block on my m880 is like 3" or maybe 3.5" i forget exactly.
mine does have a pretty aggressive rake with factory springs all around.

my truck has the factory rearend in it, dana60, so the axle tubes/spring perches might make the height of a 1/2 ton truck a little less than on an actual m880.

i still think you'll end up with some rake, it'll be fine though. get the rear together then decide what you want to do with the front.

btw there should be a metal plate on the dash in the m880 that list the weight ratings and all that stuff.




Nice, I will have to go check to see if it is still there. I know I glanced at the dash and saw that the plate on the center left was missing. Hopefully that is not the one that has all the info. I think I might just throw the rears on and see how they sit before I redo the front springs.

Anyone know if a company makes urethane leaf spring bushings for the front or rear of these trucks? The m880 ones look ok but I would like to put in new ones before installation.




most of the lift kit companies also sell the spring eye bushings in urethane.


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Re: 72-80 Leaf spring swap, m880 springs [Re: hp383] #1440142
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Again that plate is just how the Military rated it. Its no different than a Powerwagon of the same yr. Its just a 3/4 ton that the military called a 5/4 or whatever they rated them. No heavier duty than the savilian Powerwagons

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