Making a leaf spring plate to shift the front axle forward and prevent tire rubbing over bumps

[@jimmycokeanhour5196]

I'm doing the same on my 1998 chevy k3500 with a Ford dana 60 kingpin front axle the chevy wheel wells are even smaller than yours and I'm running 7 inches of lift so hopefully I can clear 40s

[@buildsomethingstupid1736]

Worked good for me, I'm 100% rub free wheel lock to lock

[@VileMisanthropy]

Question: I'm confused, did you relocate the shock mount aswell? I've also got 40s on my F250 and when I go over a bump at lock it rubs my fender so I've been looking to do this. Thanks!

[@buildsomethingstupid1736]

Sorry for the slow response, for the shock mount plate on the top you can either make a second top plate that shifts it forward as well, or you can grind out a larger hole up top to clear the spring pack center bolt. The shock itself has 2 bushings at 90 degrees which allow motion in all directions so the shock itself is fine

[@nonyabusiness7581]

Longer front hanger would do same deal and easier

[@HS-gs6jc]

Excellent!!! Is the front leaf spring center pin size 5/16?

[@buildsomethingstupid1736]

My center pin was 3/8 with 5/8 head. However when I replaced it I noticed the hole was big enough for 1/2 pin so I used that instead just because I could.

[@HS-gs6jc]

@@buildsomethingstupid1736 Is the 5/8 of the head unchanged?

[@buildsomethingstupid1736]

@@HS-gs6jc yes I used the drill press and grinder to make a perfectly round 5/8 head

[@codys3488]

This should work for moving the axle back also?

[@buildsomethingstupid1736]

Yep, front or rear axle

[@pedror9565]

Did you have any alignment issues after the install?

[@buildsomethingstupid1736]

Zero

[@shanebryan1839]

Is is to clear 37”s. Or what was the goal?

[@buildsomethingstupid1736]

This is to clear 40s without having to cut the rear of the fender, they do it a lot on jeeps too. Aftermarket bumpers have huge clearance im the front so it's not a problem on that side.