Thanks for all the reply's and input. I need to come here more often before I listen to others. I'll be able to tell who they were when I see there rear tires rubbing the front of the wheel wells.

I am not new to this kind of stuff. Just thought the 57 rear would be a short cut. If I had known I would have bought the 9 inch I could of had, added the spring pads and called it a day.

I think I'm going to re-drill the locating pin hole in the spring itself and remove the original pin after the new is installed. That way when I bolt it down I will be creating a new center/flat point on the spring without riding up the arch.

What are your thoughts on this idea?
Thanks again and love the pic's, nice rides!