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Chad · 08-14-2003, 11:14 AM

My Dad and I are converting a rearend to fit a leaf spring truck. I almost bought some spring perches from one of the venders here but then had an idea. We went down to the local trailer supply house and picked up a set for $5.00 (better than $49)! They are heavy walled (1/4") and made to fit a 3" axel tube.

I'm not tring to flame any vender here as they do not match the factory ones. So I can see where a pureist would want the ones that look factory for the factory look.

Also, this may be a common thing that everybody does. Just wanted to give a option when doing this conversion.

Later,
Chad

08-14-2003, 11:14 AM	#1
Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 199	Converting a rearend My Dad and I are converting a rearend to fit a leaf spring truck. I almost bought some spring perches from one of the venders here but then had an idea. We went down to the local trailer supply house and picked up a set for $5.00 (better than $49)! They are heavy walled (1/4") and made to fit a 3" axel tube. I'm not tring to flame any vender here as they do not match the factory ones. So I can see where a pureist would want the ones that look factory for the factory look. Also, this may be a common thing that everybody does. Just wanted to give a option when doing this conversion. Later, Chad __________________ Chad ------------------ 69 Short Fleetside 72 2wd Blazer 70 4x4 Blazer 67 Chevy(big window) Just a cab for now 64 Chevelle SS (2dr Ht)



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