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Offline 1979C20

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So, im having a bit of an epiphany for coil overs
« on: August 22, 2011, 06:29:57 AM »
So, I bought a front axle to convert my 2wd to 4wd, and I still need the engine crossmember, spring/shackle hangers and the steering parts. But, I started thinking.... If I were to fab coil spring buckets onto my axle, I could use my 2wd crossmember and coil springs, or get taller springs, and fab some 4 link bars onto it. What do you guys think about this idea? It works in my head.
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Re: So, im having a bit of an epiphany for coil overs
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2011, 08:34:03 AM »
Anything can be done, its just a matter of time and money.  I think it would be harder to use the 2wd crossmember, than to fab up the mounts and links for the axle.  But its probably easier to just use the leafs.
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Re: So, im having a bit of an epiphany for coil overs
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2011, 09:00:46 PM »
Are you talking about using a 2WD crossmember with a solid axle?  The answer would be no.