rear springs

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  1. OLD GOOSE

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    Does anyone know if a set of rear springs off a 1979 Mercury Monarch would fit a Maverick?
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I've tried to find the info on the net, with no luck. I don't think they do.
     
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    The Data on this General Spring site shows them being the same length (55 inches), and same width (2.5 inches). The center offset-point is slightly different, if that matters.

    Double check this for me Dave, or Old Goose....I don't mess with leaf springs that much.

    Mav Data:
    http://www.generalspringkc.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=105&pg=1


    Monarch Data:
    http://www.generalspringkc.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=109&pg=1
     
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  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    It's the spacing that's different, if you compare, the A&B of both, it's not off by much....
    Thanks for the link to the charts! (y)
     
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    Thanks for the info
     
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    What is that, 1/16" difference? Doubt you'd ever tell that little difference if you put on a pair of them......
     
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    wow, the numbers are indeed pretty close. would give the opportunity of 5-leaf springs, nice!
     
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    I wonder if the...spring eye bushings...are the same...OD & bolt hole dia...:huh:
     
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