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01-23-2007, 11:46 PM
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Leaf and Coil springs
I have coil springs on my truck right now(71 shortbox frame), but I have a leaf springs posi rearend I want to put in it. Can I change my coil springs setup out for a leaf spring setup? thanks
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01-24-2007, 12:24 AM
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Re: Leaf and Coil springs
Anything's possible with a grinder, torch, and a welder, but why do you want too ?
IMHO, changing the mounting pads on the axle, keeping the coils, would seem to be an easier way to go.
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01-24-2007, 01:15 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Leaf and Coil springs
I agree, the coil set up is much better than the leaf.
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01-24-2007, 01:50 AM
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Re: Leaf and Coil springs
I feel the leaf is beter for towing but that is about it. If you already are set up for coil you can buy new pads for your axel and weld them on and keep the coil set up. You will also need a track bar relocator kit but all that is still alot easier than trying to put leaf in a coil truck IMHO.
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01-24-2007, 10:32 AM
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Re: Leaf and Coil springs
I'd stay with the coils i love mine when i pull a tailer i don't even know tis back there till i hit a hill and it rides like a dream
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01-24-2007, 02:29 PM
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Not a bad nut after all..
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Re: Leaf and Coil springs
It is possible: http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...=Spring%20Time
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01-24-2007, 02:33 PM
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Re: Leaf and Coil springs
I,VE GOT EVERYTHING TO CHANGE iT OVER but i,am in tn.
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