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Aquivarious · 12-23-2005, 11:26 AM

Hey Guys, i know its probably been brought up before, but what, how, and how much? Is there a Kit out or would i have to just find the parts? Thanx.

gringoloco · 12-23-2005, 01:42 PM

Check out this post.

*screamin_eagle* · 01-02-2006, 02:13 PM

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68jimmy · 02-01-2006, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquivarious

Hey Guys, i know its probably been brought up before, but what, how, and how much? Is there a Kit out or would i have to just find the parts? Thanx.

Not sure if a kit is available... I converted my 68 gmc 3/4 ton from a heavy leaf sprung suspension to a 1/2 ton trailing arm setup just last year. I came across a 70 1/2 that had the front smacked. I just got busy with a grinder for all the rivets from both trucks, swapped the necessary crossmembers/brackets and secured them all with grade 8 hardware and loctite. Used the rear diff from the donor, installed a new set of 3" drop springs, new shocks and wahla! I must admit the ride is soooo much smoother and quieter.

Good Luck and keep your head down!

*bisquik65* · 02-01-2006, 08:39 PM

I have 3 complete coil spring setups here...In western N.C. Will sell the whole setup cheap too...PM me..

12-23-2005, 11:26 AM	#1
Aquivarious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alton, Illinois Posts: 90	Leaf to Coil Rear Conversion Hey Guys, i know its probably been brought up before, but what, how, and how much? Is there a Kit out or would i have to just find the parts? Thanx. __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 SWB (Project) '04 Mazda RX-8 (F*** around Car) '85 Chevy C-20 (Former Project) Currently Serving In IRAQ. (Man it sucks over here..)

12-23-2005, 01:42 PM	#2
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01-02-2006, 02:13 PM	#3
screamin_eagle Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 114	Re: Leaf to Coil Rear Conversion Iraq does suck where you at. I'm currently in baghdad

02-01-2006, 08:39 PM	#5
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Re: Leaf to Coil Rear Conversion I have 3 complete coil spring setups here...In western N.C. Will sell the whole setup cheap too...PM me..



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