Leaf spring replacements

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I have stock leafs that have had the overloads removed and two of the leafs have been cut, the front springs were cut also to lower it, I had a thread on here asking about drop kits, but now I'm wondering if I were to get original leafs instead of using these cut ones, how do I figure out which ones to get, is there a place to get cheap replacements? Or aftermarket leafs that don't lower the rear unless I use the flip it or drop shackles? I'm sketchy on using these originals.
 
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LMC (and I'm sure other places) sell stock replacement leaf springs and front coil springs
 

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rock auto stocks dayton leaf springs, which from what I have read is one of the better brands to go with.
 

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The cheapest is to find a used set but you need to know if you have 52in or 56in leafs.

I went back and looked at the thread you posted picks on and judging by the location of the rear hangers you appear to have 56in but you should measure to verify.
 
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Ty again j knight, I'll measure them, is it the full length of the leafs or from eye to eye?
 

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Measure center eye to center eye following the curve of the spring.
 

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