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Old 05-25-2015, 01:53 PM   #32
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Re: Spring Swap Thread - 1963 K15

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Originally Posted by argonaut View Post
Did you remove the overload leaf or leave it on?
Jason,
I did pull the overloads off BUT, I did scavenge the two smallest leafs off of the original 45" front packs. I did use the smallest leaf on the bottom of the new pack (which I guess means that they are 6 leaf packs now, lol) and am saving the slightly longer one in case I need it later.

On another side note, be a little wary of C clamps made in China. I used 2 of them to hold the old front packs together when I was trying to get the smaller leafs off. One of the clamps let go sending a 2-1/2" chunk of metal whizzing past my head. It happened so fast, I didn't see it - just heard it whiz past my ear. I couldn't find the piece until today. It had ricocheted off of the work bench and landed 40' up the driveway. Lesson learned.
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'63 k15 long step
Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205
52" front and 63" rear spring swap
D44 / 14bff - disc axles
Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches

63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread


NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build

L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29
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