How to measure a lift?

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I’m buying a set of axles with unknown lift springs and was wondering what’s the best way to measure how much lift it has without it being installed. I don’t NEED to know this I’m just curious what it is before I put it on something. Any help is appreciated.
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The springs are NOT on a truck? It's easy on the truck but I don't know a measurement if they're loose.
 

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If you can find some kind of identification on them would be, as mentioned the easiest and best result.

You may be able to measure the free arch of them and number of leafs, etc, and troll through the common offerings, tough country, rough county, skyjacker, etc and might be able to match it up. May not tell you 100% what you have but get a basic ball park idea.
 

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How many leafs are on the front axle
 

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How many leafs are on the front axle
I’m not sure as I don’t have them at my house and can’t check until tomorrow. Everything I’m seeing and hearing is you can’t check until it’s on the truck. Not a big deal just thought I’d try. Thanks for the reply’s @everyone
 

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