Checklist for rear suspension/axle upgrade?

[SHAPER]

I am getting ready to finally get rid of the lift blocks in the rear of my rig. Plus I got a 14 bolt from my buddy for nothing so I figured I would do that at teh same time. So far, I have these parts in mind.

GM 14 bolt w/disk brake conv. from DIY4X
56 inch springs (5 leaf) with shackle flip
New U-bolts and DIY4X spring plates
Dostech 15 inch monotubes.

Is there anything I am missing that I have to have for the swap? Also, if I run the springs to gain wheel base will the 14bolt help to make up for the distance the driveshaft has to extend?

Thanks guys.

 

[Jason4x4]

conversion u-joint.

 

[obijuan]

Is there anything I am missing that I have to have for the swap? Also, if I run the springs to gain wheel base will the 14bolt help to make up for the distance the driveshaft has to extend?

no not really.

brake lines and calipers and all that.

 

[SHAPER]

no not really.

brake lines and calipers and all that.

Sorry it took so long to get back. So my brake extention bracket that I had with the lift blocks wont work? Too short?

Then a conversion u-joint is the only other thing I need. Thats cool. I guess I will have to mount the short side forward until I get the dough for a new driveshaft. Thanks guys!

 

[6.2Blazer]

Sorry it took so long to get back. So my brake extention bracket that I had with the lift blocks wont work? Too short?

Then a conversion u-joint is the only other thing I need. Thats cool. I guess I will have to mount the short side forward until I get the dough for a new driveshaft. Thanks guys!

When the previous post mentions brake lines, is that you will need to put a flexible line (rubber or braided) section between the caliper and the hard line. You can't simply attach the stock hard line to the calipers since the calipers "float", or move in and out, and would break a hard line.

 

[SHAPER]

When the previous post mentions brake lines, is that you will need to put a flexible line (rubber or braided) section between the caliper and the hard line. You can't simply attach the stock hard line to the calipers since the calipers "float", or move in and out, and would break a hard line.

Ahh ok. Never even though of that. Anyone know of a write up or a picture reference for this?

 

[BGKYK5]

Here is some info.

 

[t89blazer]

You may want to look into getting new spring perches if you have to cut the old ones off to adjust your pinion angle.