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| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 220 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 220 | If I swap in an open rear in a '53 3100, will I also need to replace the leaf springs with wider ones? I ask because I was told that I would have to do so on my '51 Chevy Fleetline when I was contemplating the same type of a swap, but I don't know if it's different for a truck.
If I do, what springs are best, and does anyone make aftermarket front mount and shackles?
Thanks...
Chris
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 130 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 130 | When I did my rear, I used a 69 1/2T van rear. I cut the pads off my old rear set it up and taked them on. Then took the u bolts off and welded them on. Used the original springs. There are shackle rebuild kits out there, I used them they work. Got mine from Orange County Trucks out in Cali. | | |
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