K5 wheelbase question

[redneckmafia01]

I have a 79 blazer with a 4" lift and 1/2 tons. I put 3/4 tons and a all spring 6" lift on it. The rear axle looks like it is to far back. I'm measuring about 108" wheelbase. Stock is 106.5". The new springs measure 51". The old one are more like 49". Do I have the rear springs on backwards?  I didn't think it mattered on 52" spring. What am I missing?

[Merc09]

Its possible. measure from eye to the tit on the center of the spring from each side and see how much of a difference there is.

[redneckmafia01]

I'm getting less than a 1/2".

[redneckmafia01]

Tomorrow I'm taking the u bolts out and checking it again.

[Merc09]

Could you take some pictures of it?

[ProGrade]

Was this a new lift or used?  Also how much pressure was on the springs when you tightened the shackles.

[marshall]

It does matter which way the springs go, measure from the center pin to the eye-let, short side goes in front. I put one on backwards before

[redneckmafia01]

Could you take some pictures of it?

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I can try to get a pic today.

[redneckmafia01]

Was this a new lift or used?  Also how much pressure was on the springs when you tightened the shackles.

It was is a used lift. Some pressure on the shackles. Wouldn't  think it was enough to effect anything. I was leaning more toward the old springs being a little shorter.

[MR NASTY]

It does matter which way the springs go, measure from the center pin to the eye-let, short side goes in front. I put one on backwards before

I can one up ya Marshall...I put one on backwards and one on the right way!  She looked a little funny lol

[michigan maniac]

Are you measuring the wheel base at ride height? The weight of the vehicle on the springs ?

[marshall]

It does matter which way the springs go, measure from the center pin to the eye-let, short side goes in front. I put one on backwards before

I can one up ya Marshall...I put one on backwards and one on the right way!  She looked a little funny lol

that's what I did also. Dog tracked like crazy, lol

[redneckmafia01]

I measured with the weight on the blazer. I think I figure it out. On backwards. The eyelets are different. Think the spring over eyelet goes forward. I have towards the rear. Oops! I'll let you guys know.

[redneckmafia01]

Yup. Had them on backwards. Measures 106.5 now.

[Merc09]

Glad you got it worked out!

[redneckmafia01]

Thanks for all the input.