spring flip for wheelbase length...can you clear this up

i have read on a few sites about guys swaping or fliping the rear leafs for extra length...are they jsut turning them around on the back to gain length? or am i thinkin somethin else

Re: wpring flip for wheelbase length...can you clear this up

Yep, just turning them around. The center pin that locates the axle is not in the middle of the spring, it is offset by about 3-4". So flipping it around gives you 6"-8" of longer wheelbase.

Re: wpring flip for wheelbase length...can you clear this up

and a weaker spring. they arn't designed to run backwards so breaking them will be common if you just flip them around. find some F-150 or chevey leafs that are built that way.

if you search this has been covered alot.