Looking for opinions on leaf springs

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  1. Grabber-1

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    I'm wondering what you guys think about Granada Leafs for a replacement.....
    Maverick springs are 23 9/16 front spring eye to 'center' bolt and 31 7/16 to rear eye from bolt.....
    Granada is 23 5/8 and 31 3/8
    a 1/16 of an inch do you think the small shift would make that big of a difference?? or could this be within tolerences( i'm figuring manufacturing wise they could easily be off by that much.
    JC Whiney sells Granada 4 leaf for $ 79.99 plus 3.99oversize handling
    the Mavs i cant seem to find anywhere but General spring for 110. each..
    They both use the same bushings.
    so what do you guys think are the a less expensive alternative??? I kknow about the E-150 spring post but I'm lazy and don't have the time :)
     
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    I never knew they were that close. A 1/16" is probably well within manufacturing tollerences. I don't see how it will effect anything for installation.

    I say go for it and let us know what happens! :thumbs2:
     
    Acornridgeman, Jan 22, 2012
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    The granada is probably heavier so your maverick may sit too high?
     
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    Well, I guess that helps to know they lift the rear quite a bit. Wonder if this was a 3 or 4 leaf, and what could a spring shop do to re-arch them to a better hight?

    Granada springs picture

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    Since a small bumper Maverick is a lot lighter than a big bumper Maverick (or Granada) the spring rate will be different. You can't go by the amount of leafs to know the spring rate. Some 3-leaf springs are more than other 3-leaf springs...some 4-leaf are weaker than some 3-leaf springs. http://dixiemaverick.com/DMleafsprings.html
     
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    i looked up the spring rate on general springs and the 4 leaf grnada is 829lbs i think i'm going to have to put these on my b-day wish list .....if they sit too high i guess there is always lowering blocks
     
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    I have general spring 4 leaf springs and it sat way to High... I took peoples advise and put the car together filled the 19 gal mustang tank and drove it... after 2 weeks of driving it, the rear has settled a little over 2 inches and I now like the way it looks... If I do the Shelby drop I may put a 1 inch lowering block in....
     
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    I have the same springs abt 18mos and I doubt mine have settled more than one inch. It's not too high it just rides a little stiff for my taste - not bad enough to remove a leaf yet - Just to lazy. :dancing:
     
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    which 4 leaves do you guys have ? the Mav or Granada?
     
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    I have the General Springs for the Mav.
     
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