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Old 01-15-2022, 07:55 PM   #21
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Not easy to measure. Front U-bolt: Looks like 4 1/2inches from threaded end to upper edge of flat portion crossing frame. The rear U-bolt is about 5 inches in length

10 leaves in front and 9 leaves in the rear.
Just checked the ones off my truck and the measure only 4 1/4" from flat to end of threads.
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Old 01-16-2022, 12:19 PM   #22
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How many leaves am I supposed to have?? Reeeemember, in the past I used to fuss about all them womens what used to camber for rides in my peecup?? (Not so many enquiries anymore).(me and Lawson ride alone mostly these days) (Righto Lawson?????)
Ya got that right Clem. (I hope you don't mind me stealing your "womens" and "Peecup" idioms.) Love them both.
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Old 01-16-2022, 04:46 PM   #23
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Lawson: Keep on keepin on. I'll search for lebendy-leven spares fer yas.
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