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satin64 · 08-28-2007, 09:26 PM

is their a leaf spring setup with the axle on top that will bolt in or with minor modification fit under a 64 swb?

**ChiefRocka** · 08-28-2007, 10:17 PM

Didn't we go thru this already ??

PrerunnerRob · 08-28-2007, 11:04 PM

Is this for a leaf sprung truck already or a truck with trailing arms?

satin64 · 08-29-2007, 02:35 AM

i did ask but didn't get an answer to this specific question.i was hoping someone did a complete swap from a donor.i know i could lose a few leafs and gain a few inches but at what cost to load capacity?i was hoping there was a station wagon or land yacht i could steal from.i'm getting the front disc parts back this week i hope and was looking to do the rear drop at the same time.

i also noticed allot of old posts don't get looked at that much,at least it seems that way.i guess i could have just posted in the old thread

Tim64 · 08-29-2007, 07:43 AM

Can I ask why you want to go to leaf springs? Sounds like a lot of work to me. IMHO
Tim

Stepside65 · 08-29-2007, 07:48 AM

Almost all of 63 and up GMC's have leaf springs. Shouldn't be too hard to convert.

satin64 · 08-29-2007, 11:11 AM

convert to trailing arms?is it a bolt in deal?

jchav62 · 08-29-2007, 01:59 PM

Your truck has leaf springs? Did it start life as a GMC?

Frizzle Fry · 08-29-2007, 03:57 PM

If you already have leaves can't you just throw a flip kit on there?

**Captainfab** · 08-29-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

If you already have leaves can't you just throw a flip kit on there?

X2....one issue you might have though is that your springs are most likely 2 1/4" wide, and the newer (73 & up) springs are 2 1/2" wide. A flip kit for the
'73 and newer may work, but I just thought I'd mention about the springs....something to check.

PrerunnerRob · 08-29-2007, 11:48 PM

Let me ask this...what is the desired end result from the work you want to do?

satin64 · 08-30-2007, 05:02 AM

i want a hard drop as low as possible with a decent ride and some load capacity.its a gmc with leafs.i have been thinking of a c notch, and i have some flip kit parts off a 2000 silverado,(but im not sure they will work).then cutting the coils up front when i add the 78 disc front end.i was hoping there was a bolt in axle over leaf donor vehicle out there,but i guess not.i dont have a big welder,just a gas less 110v.im doing this all in my drive way so i need all my ducks in a row to get it dropped in one weekend.

08-28-2007, 09:26 PM	#1
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	ok shoot this idea down is their a leaf spring setup with the axle on top that will bolt in or with minor modification fit under a 64 swb?

08-28-2007, 10:17 PM	#2
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08-28-2007, 11:04 PM	#3
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: ok shoot this idea down Is this for a leaf sprung truck already or a truck with trailing arms?

08-29-2007, 02:35 AM	#4
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: ok shoot this idea down i did ask but didn't get an answer to this specific question.i was hoping someone did a complete swap from a donor.i know i could lose a few leafs and gain a few inches but at what cost to load capacity?i was hoping there was a station wagon or land yacht i could steal from.i'm getting the front disc parts back this week i hope and was looking to do the rear drop at the same time. i also noticed allot of old posts don't get looked at that much,at least it seems that way.i guess i could have just posted in the old thread Last edited by satin64; 08-29-2007 at 02:35 AM.

08-29-2007, 07:43 AM	#5
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: ok shoot this idea down Can I ask why you want to go to leaf springs? Sounds like a lot of work to me. IMHO Tim

08-29-2007, 07:48 AM	#6
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: ok shoot this idea down Almost all of 63 and up GMC's have leaf springs. Shouldn't be too hard to convert. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

08-29-2007, 11:11 AM	#7
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: ok shoot this idea down convert to trailing arms?is it a bolt in deal?

08-29-2007, 01:59 PM	#8
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: ok shoot this idea down Your truck has leaf springs? Did it start life as a GMC? __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-29-2007, 03:57 PM	#9
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: ok shoot this idea down If you already have leaves can't you just throw a flip kit on there?

08-29-2007, 11:48 PM	#11
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: ok shoot this idea down Let me ask this...what is the desired end result from the work you want to do?

08-30-2007, 05:02 AM	#12
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: ok shoot this idea down i want a hard drop as low as possible with a decent ride and some load capacity.its a gmc with leafs.i have been thinking of a c notch, and i have some flip kit parts off a 2000 silverado,(but im not sure they will work).then cutting the coils up front when i add the 78 disc front end.i was hoping there was a bolt in axle over leaf donor vehicle out there,but i guess not.i dont have a big welder,just a gas less 110v.im doing this all in my drive way so i need all my ducks in a row to get it dropped in one weekend. Last edited by satin64; 08-30-2007 at 05:03 AM.



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