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| | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 | i also posted this under engine/driveline since i did not know which it fit under. has anyone done front spring shackle reversal on 50's gm trucks. i have a 57 chevy and am considering this. i know the jeep guys do it to smooth out the ride and get rid of that giant jar when hitting bumps. i want IFS in the future but really cannot afford it yet - i thought this might be cheaper. it makes the wheel ride an inch or two to the rear when hitting bumps but that should not be a problem since i have no front diff and driveshaft to slip
any ideas? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 | Why not remove a leaf or two from the spring? I doubt if these trucks really NEED that stiff a spring in front!
IFS typically slams the front of the truck pretty close to the ground, unless you adapt one from a truck rather than from a car.
Another thing that helps is getting an upholstery shop to improve your seat. I've sat in some original seats with some wonderful leather reupholstery work done on them that are really a lot more comfortable. The seat can go a long way to dampen those bumps.
52 GMC 3/4 ton pickup
68 Big Block Vette
68 455 Firebird
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