Converting to leafs in front
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Converting to leafs in front
Hey guys i am going to swap out my stock axles for some dana 60's,i was thinking about converting the front from coil springs to leafs.does anybody have any experience with this or any helpful info on doing this.i thought it might be easier than dealing with all the control arms and stuff.thanks for the help
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short answer: don't do it
Long answer: by the time you are done beefing up the front crossmember and getting the leaf/shackle mounts in there and whatnot you could be wheeling already with a 3/4 link and panhard
pro's of linked suspension:
better approach angle
easier to adjust
stronger (when built right)
better ride
no axle wrap
con's of linked suspension:
pro's of leaf suspension:
seems simple on paper
con's of leaf suspension
axle wrap
more work than you think
crappy approach angle
rough ride
gotta figure out steering through the leafs
potential for bumpsteer
Long answer: by the time you are done beefing up the front crossmember and getting the leaf/shackle mounts in there and whatnot you could be wheeling already with a 3/4 link and panhard
pro's of linked suspension:
better approach angle
easier to adjust
stronger (when built right)
better ride
no axle wrap
con's of linked suspension:
pro's of leaf suspension:
seems simple on paper
con's of leaf suspension
axle wrap
more work than you think
crappy approach angle
rough ride
gotta figure out steering through the leafs
potential for bumpsteer
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Ok that makes up my mind i was just curiouse about it now that it has been explained to me i realize it would have been more work than i probaly want to do or need to do when everything is already set up for a coil suspension.thanks for the input
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