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1-ton of fun · 06-15-2009, 01:38 PM

anybody ever mount the leaf springs under the frame for more tire clearance on a task force (55.2-59) or any other model truck?

how did you do it and what springs did you use?

thanks!

bfink · 06-15-2009, 11:35 PM

ive seen the leafs moved to the inside of the frame ( using stock spring mounts swapped from side to side ) the rear was really narrowed and some HUGE micky thompsons stuffed under it

dennis57 · 06-15-2009, 11:48 PM

The PO of my truck put longer springs off a late model 1/2 ton chevy, 10 bolt out of an S10 and did a mini tub even with the stock frame rails. So it will fit rather large tires under it. I think the tubs he used may have come from the same truck the springs did.

ChuckDriver · 06-16-2009, 07:46 AM

I did it on mine several years ago with a kit I bought from a company in CA. I honestly don't remember the name, but I'll try and find it. I've also seen it done using the mounts and shackles from the front end mounted in reverse on the rear. There are pics of mine in my thread.

06-15-2009, 01:38 PM	#1
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	leaf springs under frame anybody ever mount the leaf springs under the frame for more tire clearance on a task force (55.2-59) or any other model truck? how did you do it and what springs did you use? thanks! __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

06-15-2009, 11:35 PM	#2
bfink Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Turlock , CA Posts: 76	Re: leaf springs under frame ive seen the leafs moved to the inside of the frame ( using stock spring mounts swapped from side to side ) the rear was really narrowed and some HUGE micky thompsons stuffed under it

06-15-2009, 11:48 PM	#3
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: leaf springs under frame The PO of my truck put longer springs off a late model 1/2 ton chevy, 10 bolt out of an S10 and did a mini tub even with the stock frame rails. So it will fit rather large tires under it. I think the tubs he used may have come from the same truck the springs did.

06-16-2009, 07:46 AM	#4
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: leaf springs under frame I did it on mine several years ago with a kit I bought from a company in CA. I honestly don't remember the name, but I'll try and find it. I've also seen it done using the mounts and shackles from the front end mounted in reverse on the rear. There are pics of mine in my thread. __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57



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