Underslung to overslung?

bellflower62
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Underslung to overslung? Oct 11, 2016 6:41:07 GMT -8

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Post by bellflower62 on Oct 11, 2016 6:41:07 GMT -8

Hi All:

I have a 62 Oasis with underslung springs that give me barely any clearance - see pic. Question: can these safely be turned into an over slung by flipping the axle? I was told this could be done...but is it wise/safe/easy? Has anyone done this - or has thoughts on doing it? I need more clearance...

chickenfarmer Active Member Posts: 125 Likes: 56 1968 Fleetwing Wren Currently Offline	Underslung to overslung? Oct 11, 2016 6:50:50 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chickenfarmer on Oct 11, 2016 6:50:50 GMT -8 I would repair or get new leaf springs, but you can get a kit to put the springs on top it will add about 5 inches, the axle stays in the same orientation.

nccamper Administrator Posts: 7,744 Likes: 2,871 1962 Forester- 1956 Shasta Currently Offline	Underslung to overslung? Oct 11, 2016 14:22:38 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nccamper on Oct 11, 2016 14:22:38 GMT -8 I agree with chickenfarmer, replace them. Flipping the axle is not really safe.

vikx Administrator Posts: 12,712 Likes: 3,611 Currently Offline	Underslung to overslung? Oct 11, 2016 21:04:26 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vikx on Oct 11, 2016 21:04:26 GMT -8 Flipping the axel is not recommended. It changes the way the tires wear.
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rogerthedodger Active Member Posts: 233 Likes: 58 Currently Offline	Underslung to overslung? Nov 21, 2016 12:55:01 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rogerthedodger on Nov 21, 2016 12:55:01 GMT -8 I must be missing something here. It looks to me like all you need to do is move the springs to the top of the axle, using the same u-bolts? Roger
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Post by bellflower62 on Oct 11, 2016 6:41:07 GMT -8

Post by chickenfarmer on Oct 11, 2016 6:50:50 GMT -8

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