Rear leaf spring moving

Rear leaf spring moving, fuel cell, bunch of q's

Hey guys, was wondering if theres anyway to switch the leaf springs to the other side of the frame rails, and then making a breaket for the back pivot point... Dont know if this has ever been done or not but im trying to get alittle more room back there, and doing alittle tubbin as well.

Will this effect handling majorly? or weaken anything much?

And is there a cheap route (as in money not quality) to modify the springs to allow for more room?

Thanks in advance guys!

alright thanks guys for the info so far, i went out trying to make a design to make it work however it seemed near impossible without moding the rear valance and doing some mods to the gas tank. Ive decided if i ever go it i will most likely go with a fuel cell making the job much much easier to fab. Atleast it seems this way.

My idea was to run a cross member out of 3/8x2 1/2x3 from each rail in the back, then add two small blocks 3/8x2 1/2x3 steel extending down from the crossmember with a 2 inch hole (with two inch piping inserted in) for the top pivot point in the rear mounting of the leaf spring. The arms from the top pivot to the bottom pivot would have to be shortened. Then i would fab a braket for the from leaf spring mount still designing that.

So now my questions are if the leaf springs are moved in about 5 1/2 inches inward im estimating will the ride and handling suffer? I was thinking it may have alittle more body roll to it and a stiff spring may be needed.

Also anyone got a estimated cost of what it takes for a 16 gal fuel cell conversion im thinking 250 so far, but havent been through the experience like some of you.

I know its hard to understand what i was taling about in the design of the crossmember, ill try and make a few sketches, It will also involve some cutting of the current place where the fuel tank sits. Any concerns or comments are very welcome, Thanks Guys!