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Old 11-05-2013, 07:36 PM   #5
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Re: 4X4 68 - 72 Suburban Frames

Just the thought of converting a coil sprung suspension to leaf springs makes me shudder, but then again I am not that talented in the art of fabrication and conversion.

I could swear I have seen a project like that here on the forum though...

Just thinking out loud here...
If I were to contemplate doing something like this, I would go with modern upgrade suspension components instead of converting vintage OE for vintage OE. At least in your case you could strip off everything 2wd, weld up the holes and then work on mounting a modern suspension. I'm thinking longer leaf springs front and rear, while using modern design mounting shackles.
The shocks; you could look to companies like Fox or King to get the ultimate system. These systems I have seen adapted to old truck frame/axles required all new mounting points in different locations.

The steering box mounts the same, and you will need 4x4 cross members, exhaust manifold (Vintage OE) dump straight down on 4x4, and are angled back on 2wd, body wise a high hump trans cover (even though I have seen low hump used).
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