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Old 11-03-2010, 06:17 PM
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Chevy axle swap questions

I looked for a thread on this and did not find one, I have recently traded for a unfinished 87 extra cab. it has 1/2 ton chevy axles under it. The rear end is a 4 link setup with half leaf packs flipped upside down. The guy sold the shackles that mount on the rear of the front springs. I am just curious if anyone has any experince on these before i waste steel lol. Mainly worried about pinion angles etc. Is there a certain design that would be better than others? Ive had an 85 4runner and I have an ifs truck so its all new. The truck has about 6" of suspension lift. Any thoughts or opinions would be welcome, also does anyone know of a good way to build a fuel cell? Looking forward to being able to wheel it this comming spring if all goes well. Thanks for any answers and input!
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pictures? why would there be links and leaf packs?
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ive only got one right now and you really cant tell anything, i have no idea Ive always seen coils on it. Soooo im boggled about where to start on it. i can post the one pic i have though
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I believe we are going to require pics.

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guess im either retarded or the computer is iffy.
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Fixed.

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thanks but you cant tell much at all lol
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Yeah, that's a tough angle haha.

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1/4 elliptical suspension? I'd change it out to coils or air shocks
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With having a newborn at home and just me working for a while I'm trying to do on tighter than normal budget. Anyone know a good place for affordable coilovers or even just springs? Guess I also need to figure out length etc.
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It is a 1/4 lip setup with a thrown together link setup. Guess I will just fool with it and improve it,
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