67-72 Pickup Rear Leaf Springs Questions...

[71biggreenk10]

This past weekend I replaced the rear leaf spring shackle hangers with the ORD Shackle Reverse Kit. Overall it wasn't a very difficult task, however it did take me a few hours to finish. My question is to the guys that have done this kit in the past and how they liked it. I notice that the rear axle is sitting quite a bit farther forward in the wheel well, and it looks a bit awkward. I have the Zero Rate 1" leaf spring block, that will allow me to reposition the axle 1" farther back if I wanted, however I'm not sure this will be far enough back to make it look right. and I am waiting on the actual shackle to arive in the mail before I take the 6" lift blocks out. (basically the whole point in putting in the shackle reverse kit, nobody wants axle wrap). The leaf springs I have on the truck are the 52" springs, and measure 26" from leaf eyelet to centering pin, on both sides. Replacing the springs to the 56" variety won't really solve the problem, as they still measure 26" from the pin to the front eyelet, and 30" to the rear eyelet. but if I replaced the leafs with the ones out of a 95-2000 Tahoe, they measure 27" both infront of and behind the axle, and have a lower load capability, which should soften the ride as well. Has anyone done this? how has it turned out for you??