Chevy Spring Swap (aka Tacoma Build-up)
Over the next couple of weeks, I'm going to be collecting all the crap I need to swap some half ton chevy springs into the rear of the Toyota. After reading the write-up on pbb, I've decided to do the double shackle set up, and weld on a new front spring hanger. The chevy springs are exactly 63" long, much longer than the stock Toyota springs. So, my first question is, where can I find some good leaf springs from a 1988-1998 half ton chevy (2wd is preferred)? I know there is Highway 6 Autosalvage, and then that auto salvage near 105 on 50 toward Brenham. Who has the best prices? Also, I remember Austin saying something about not being able to use jacks in salvage yards for liability issues. How in the heck am I supposed to remove leaf springs when usually the car is resting on its leaf springs on a stack of old rims?