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Old 01-13-2005, 12:43 PM   #1
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71 frame ????'s

can I convert a leaf spring frame to a coil spring frame.....?????? easily
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Old 01-13-2005, 12:47 PM   #2
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Easy as in bolt on? No

Easy as in Eng Degree and expert fab skills required? Yes

Stick with the leafs, it'll haul loads better
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Old 01-13-2005, 12:54 PM   #3
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I'm looking for more street and strip intead of hauling stuff , I want to haul ass....
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Old 01-13-2005, 04:28 PM   #4
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can I convert a leaf spring frame to a coil spring frame.....?????? easily
I made the swap the other way (coils to leafs) and it wasn't that big a deal, just time consuming. It helps to have a donor chassis with all the required parts.
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