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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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What all would be needed to put 63" chevy leaf springs in the rear of my 96 XJ?
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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make brackets for them, new drive shaft(im thinking the axle would be in a different location), brake lines, shocks, etc etc


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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 01:06 AM
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Itll stretch the rear several inches.

New DS's, shock mounts, brake lines, chopped rear quaters, and a few other things.
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So theres no way to keep the stock wheelbase? Like, keep the rear mount, and move the front way up?
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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then your axle will be moved forward...you cant mount axle anywhere you want on the leafspring
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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you can keep the stock wheelbase with it

you need to measure and make new mounts
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oh and i hate your sig

I agree so the colors are gone. Sorry but if it hurts my eyes it angers me and we don't want that now do we..
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Originally Posted by ktmracer419
you can keep the stock wheelbase with it

you need to measure and make new mounts
Sweet, thanks
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I agree so the colors are gone. Sorry but if it hurts my eyes it angers me and we don't want that now do we..
Sorry bout that. the colors were to make it harder for people to read ahead and spoil the joke for themselves.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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my question is why do you want 63 inch chevy springs on it?
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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My question is why has no one mentioned how much beer would be needed?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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my question is why do you want 63 inch chevy springs on it?
Its a common toyota thing. nice ride on the road, and flex like no other... Cheap too (for yotas that is)
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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Its a common toyota thing. nice ride on the road, and flex like no other... Cheap too (for yotas that is)
this is a jeep without a real frame not a toyota with a frame.
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