Attempting Leaf-Over Conversion

[Skunk]

OK, Im gonna try this, as far as I can see, I just have to weld the pirches on top of the axle, and run the spring on top, is that it? anything else I should look out for?

 

[yob_yeknom]

I guess you'll need longer shocks also, but basically you have the general idea on the conversion. Also, unless you are a professional welder, you might want to have the welds done professionally. You don't want to get the axle tubes too hot and warp them. Be careful with grinding off the old pirches also, for the same reason.


Off topic:
How do you plan to get the front height to match? (and if you say Chevy parts, you might not make it back out of the woods at Paragon That new coil over conversion from RCD looks pretty nice if you have the extra cash.

 

[yob_yeknom]

off topic yet again....

I just remembered that you have a 3" body lift.
Check out this thread here:
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Maybe you could help me with the '98+ extension description. I'm pretty desperate.

 

[jasonb]

hey... could you kinda document the project? maybe some pictures here and there. i want to do the SOA after i have the cash to match the front.

 

[Dannyboy]

Guys, search Spring over conversions 101. I have an extensive write up there
Good luck, best $32 bucks to get a lift of 6" in the rear