by a66dave June 27th 2013, 11:16Looking for comments and personal experiences from anyone who has done this. I have a 66 A100 panel van, which the previous owner had mini tubed and performed a leaf spring re-location ( running along the frame rails ) . He ran it with a 440 and a 7 1/4 rear end to allow for big tires. When I purchased it had been returned to a stock configuration. I would like to once again re-locate the leaf springs to allow for bigger tires. My concern is vehicle stability with the springs in so tight. I could see this on a pickup, but was concerned with it done on a van. Not looking to run slaloms, but don't want a ton of body roll either. The move puts the springs inboard by 6 inches on each side.
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Leaf spring re-location
a66dave- Number of posts : 67
Location : Surrey, B.C.
Age : 64
Registration date : 2008-09-19
A100 Wrench- Number of posts : 572
Location : Sunnyslope,AZ
Registration date : 2013-05-12
The stability would be made up with tire width.Also the tires are still in stock location relative to the axis and center of gravity.
RodStRace- Number of posts : 3046
Location : Chino Valley
Registration date : 2010-01-21
Yeah, I don't see an issue with it, but if your real world testing shows an issue, you can always add a rear anti-roll bar.
Stoopid john- Number of posts : 265
Location : port richey, fl
Registration date : 2011-06-03
Moving the springs in does change the amount of body roll. Back in the day i had a ChevyII that i did that to. It's not real bad but it's a change. But i would think any type of sway bar would be a big help.
Gusser- Number of posts : 7
Location : Port Angeles Wa
Registration date : 2012-01-28
Ive done suspension work on a few with that kinda mods and a good sway bar took care of the problem
