any body ever run 51" 3rd gen rear leaf springs (89-95) in the rear of there 1st gen the are 3" longer and the center pin is 21.5" compared to 20.5 so the rear axle would sit 1" back but thats not a problem and then just need to run a longer shackle and new bushing and the bolt right in but do they give any lift and do will marlin bushings work?

 

yep, just cut off the front hanger and move it forward 1" and get a longer shackle. works great.

 

I want my axle moved back so thats not the prob I just want to know if it adds lift or not and it the 3" longer spring adds enough flex to be worth buying the springs

 

Im asking for a friend with an 82 that wants to install them with marlin bushings and a 2.5" longer shackle and then use my stock rear springs up front