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Old 11-28-2010, 01:57 PM
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Longer leaf springs?

Instead of re welding hangers to fit longer springs could i just get longer shackles?
Old 11-28-2010, 02:47 PM
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are you talking about the 63 chevy leaf spring swap?

if you are, check out this link! its a good FAQ: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...threadid=20665

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I wanna get the all-pro 4inch long travel leaf springs.
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no you cannot. the center pin is located as such that you have to move the front mount forward.
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Ok thanks.
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