Scott,
Though I have never done the axle/spring swap, I would
think you'd have more sway, since it will be riding
higher. I think you need to do either/or not and. If you're
putting new springs on there should be no reason to place
the axle on top. If you're not putting new springs on, put
the axle on top of the old springs. But don't put the axle
on top of the new springs. The "ONLY" reason why you
would put new spring and the axle on top of the new springs
would be if you plan on crossing creeks/rivers/deep ruts,
etc... almost four wheeling. I still think the best thing to
do is new springs/shocks/shackle. No since taking a bath
and putting dirty underwear on.
Paul Waddell
WBCCI/VAC/WDCU 1270
66 Overlander
66 Safari