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7d1truckguy · 10-16-2013, 08:23 PM

Any idea's on how to safely remove rear leaf springs on a 1971 gmc 2wd swb truck and put them under the axle, I know i will need longer u bolts anything else? can I still use my old springs, and how much will it lower the truck

69gmcc10 · 10-17-2013, 05:53 PM

I would look at a flip kit, because you will still need some sort of axle saddle or mounting bracket for the bottom side of the axle when mounting to the top of the spring.

bbcmudtruck · 10-18-2013, 11:09 AM

The axle flip kit appears to be the easiest route. I would unbolt the rear end and relocate it with the springs in place. With a few jack stands and a hydraulic jack, you shouldn't have any problems, as its a fairly straight forward project with a flip kit.

sKnNyPpY · 11-13-2013, 10:07 PM

Here's my experience. LWB, but should be very similar. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529

ksshane · 11-14-2013, 12:00 AM

I did the DJM rear flip kit. Pretty straight forward

10-16-2013, 08:23 PM	#1
7d1truckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: warren oregon Posts: 117	removing rear leaf springs Any idea's on how to safely remove rear leaf springs on a 1971 gmc 2wd swb truck and put them under the axle, I know i will need longer u bolts anything else? can I still use my old springs, and how much will it lower the truck

10-17-2013, 05:53 PM	#2
69gmcc10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 934	Re: removing rear leaf springs I would look at a flip kit, because you will still need some sort of axle saddle or mounting bracket for the bottom side of the axle when mounting to the top of the spring. __________________ 69 GMC C10 build thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501676 03 Silverado build thread-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591582

10-18-2013, 11:09 AM	#3
bbcmudtruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ravenwood, mo Posts: 709	Re: removing rear leaf springs The axle flip kit appears to be the easiest route. I would unbolt the rear end and relocate it with the springs in place. With a few jack stands and a hydraulic jack, you shouldn't have any problems, as its a fairly straight forward project with a flip kit.

11-13-2013, 10:07 PM	#4
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: removing rear leaf springs Here's my experience. LWB, but should be very similar. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529 __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

11-14-2013, 12:00 AM	#5
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: removing rear leaf springs I did the DJM rear flip kit. Pretty straight forward __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop



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