RE: [ihc] 2WD Front Springs on 4WD C-Series

["Isaac Hastings" <isaac.hastings@xxxxxxx>]

The 2WD springs I looked at not only mount lower on the frame (shackle
end) but also seem like they have a lot more arch than my springs. I
will definitely do some measurements and report back with the results
after the swap.

Isaac Hastings
1965 IH 3/4 Ton 4x4 Travelall
http://isaac.healdsburg.net/travelall


-----Original Message-----
From: John M. Adams [mailto:jma@domain.elided]
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 1:34 PM
To: Isaac Hastings; ihc@domain.elided
Subject: RE: [ihc] 2WD Front Springs on 4WD C-Series

Isaac, I asked about something similar back in November, but winter, and
a
few other things have kept me from doing it yet. The plan (as suggested
mostly by Tom M.) is to drill or grind out the pins, and move the hanger
back to the rear position and bolt it in. Then get a 4" Chevy lift kit
(for
years 73 to 87), and bolt that up for an approximate 2" of lift. I don't
see
why you couldn't use the springs from a 2WD 1200C; they would likely fit
better than the kit, which is apparently "off" by a quarter inch or so.
Don't know about lift... The 4" kit = 2" lift is Tom's math, and like I
said, I haven't done it yet. Back when I was asking, no one mentioned
any
pitfalls that I can remember, at least not with respect to such a slight
increase in height. Perhaps someone else will chime in... Good luck with
it.
~John A.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ihc@domain.elided [mailto:owner-ihc@domain.elided]On Behalf Of
> Isaac Hastings
> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 1:05 PM
> To: ihc@domain.elided
> Subject: [ihc] 2WD Front Springs on 4WD C-Series
>
>
> I have access to a set of front springs from a 2WD 1200C pickup. I'm
> considering putting these on my 4x4 Travelall by moving the shackle
> hanger back to the 2WD holes. I remember a discussion about this a
while
> back but I don't remember the particulars. Has anyone done this? How
> much lift did you end up with by doing this? Are there any other
> pitfalls that I'm overlooking?
> Thanks,
>
> Isaac Hastings
> 1965 IH 3/4 Ton 4x4 Travelall
> http://isaac.healdsburg.net/travelall
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