Posted by Chris Clouser on May 26, 1999 at 01:11:45:
In Reply to: leaf springs posted by Garrett on May 23, 1999 at 20:35:18:
Don't know about any commercial offerings, but I made my own shackle flip for nothing. I used the front spring perches from the rear suspension of a parts truck for the rear perch. Removed the factory perch after getting the shackle loose, then put a bolt through the bottom front hole that the old perch was riveted on through. Then I drilled 3 holes for the remaining bolts and tightened it all up. Also, make sure to turn the shackle around so the flat part is to the rear, otherwise it won't allow any suspension travel. All of this parts swapping ended up gaining me about 4" of lift, and only using factory parts! Looks to me like you could use thhe same perches off a (gasp!) Chevy and gain even more lift, but I can't confirm that. I also did a relocation of the mounts on the front springs, mounting the rear of them under the frame Jeep style. Used front perches off the front springs and rear spring shackles. Had to add a custom steel 5 degree shim that bolted to the bottom of the spring pack to get my caster back in. Don't have any pics yet, but once I get that roll developed I can send to you if needed.