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colsoncj · 11-14-2005, 08:09 PM

Ok, I've searched, and I've read the Pirate FAQ..... so that should minimize some flamming. Anyway. on the front hanger relocation, 11 inches sounds like the distance... but you should still check it with a plumb line... herein lies my question...

1)The center of these springs will not be in the same spot when i put the truck's weight on it, the spring will flatten out, moving the center rearward... SO, should i account for this by dropping the plumb line to the center of the springs on there when the truck is off the ground, and how much will this centerline shift be.

Also, ive heard the rear shackle mount moves back 4" using a single shackle setup... SO

2) is the desireable shackle angle at level sitting 45 degrees, or something else? is there an easy way to set this thing up, or is it a tack, install, drop weight, check, jackup, untack, move, retack, check kinda deal?

Thanks for the help!

11-14-2005, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
colsoncj Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monett, MO (Springfield) Posts: 2,533	Chevy 63's on a 87 Runner Ok, I've searched, and I've read the Pirate FAQ..... so that should minimize some flamming. Anyway. on the front hanger relocation, 11 inches sounds like the distance... but you should still check it with a plumb line... herein lies my question... 1)The center of these springs will not be in the same spot when i put the truck's weight on it, the spring will flatten out, moving the center rearward... SO, should i account for this by dropping the plumb line to the center of the springs on there when the truck is off the ground, and how much will this centerline shift be. Also, ive heard the rear shackle mount moves back 4" using a single shackle setup... SO 2) is the desireable shackle angle at level sitting 45 degrees, or something else? is there an easy way to set this thing up, or is it a tack, install, drop weight, check, jackup, untack, move, retack, check kinda deal? Thanks for the help! __________________ Cory Eastern OK, Western/Northern AR, Southeastern KS, or Southern MO area: OZARKS 4ROC Click Here 04 Dodge 2500 Cummins - DD/Tow Rig 02 Z06 Corvette - Weekender 94 FZJ80 - Wheelin Rig. Build in progress: http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129727 72 Buick GS - i.e. the project that will never get done.