Posted: Oct 26 2007 at 2:37pm | IP Logged

Hi folks,

Will 4x4 rear leaf springs fit on a 1998 4x2?

I'm new here but I have had a my 98 4x2 king cab since new. She's a good pickup. Well, after years of good use the rear is sagging..the leaf springs are basically flat when the bed is empty and I do have a cap installed. I figured that replacing the old spring with 4x4 springs will be a cost effective route and also give a little height boost since the 4x4s seem to ride taller.

Whadayathink?..thanks all.

Posted: Oct 28 2007 at 7:33pm | IP Logged

Thanks for your responses....so I guess it could work if i bolt in the 4x4 springs but in the over arch setup. Will I have to change anything up front? I'll be hitting the junkyards this week. Maybe I can get a good pic before I tear it off the junk car.

More ideas and thoughts welcomed!

Posted: Oct 29 2007 at 4:08pm | IP Logged

The 4x4 springs will not work as a bolt on thing you will have to do a lot of Fab work to make it work then you would need to figure out how your going to lift the front to match

Posted: Oct 29 2007 at 8:05pm | IP Logged

ahh...now i understand. Thanks for clearing that up. i'll probably go with the add-a-leaf option then.