re-arcing leafs for lift?
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re-arcing leafs for lift?
Heres the deal, I've got an 84 that I want to life a little bit 2-3" so I can run 32" or 33" with chains on.
Being a student money is tight to say the least. The guy I bought the truck off had an 83" that he had pressed the leafs on it to get the lift.
Is this a cheap and feasible way to do it? if so what are the downsides(other than a slightly rougher ride).
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Being a student money is tight to say the least. The guy I bought the truck off had an 83" that he had pressed the leafs on it to get the lift.
Is this a cheap and feasible way to do it? if so what are the downsides(other than a slightly rougher ride).
Kirby
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I once had a truck lowered by de-arcing the springs. It rode good, it just didn't get along well with speedbumps anymore. Just make sure the shop that does it knows what they are doing: I had to take mine back in after I noticed one side was lower that the other.
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How about a body lift?
If you get the leafs re arched, as i hear it , they don't always turn out even and the eventually sag back, so a waste of money.
If you want leaf springs that will lift the truck, try to find someone selling a 3" lift cause they are going bigger. Its what i did for my 83.
If you get the leafs re arched, as i hear it , they don't always turn out even and the eventually sag back, so a waste of money.
If you want leaf springs that will lift the truck, try to find someone selling a 3" lift cause they are going bigger. Its what i did for my 83.
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add-a-leafs cost me $40 and gave me about 2 1/2" of lift....really easy to put on, took about an hour. Oh and i had to get longer U-bolts made which cost $10 for a set of 4....with nuts and washers.
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How about a body lift?
If you get the leafs re arched, as i hear it , they don't always turn out even and the eventually sag back, so a waste of money.
If you want leaf springs that will lift the truck, try to find someone selling a 3" lift cause they are going bigger. Its what i did for my 83.
If you get the leafs re arched, as i hear it , they don't always turn out even and the eventually sag back, so a waste of money.
If you want leaf springs that will lift the truck, try to find someone selling a 3" lift cause they are going bigger. Its what i did for my 83.
As to a body lift, not gonna do that, I'll go suspension or nothing, just not a big fan of the body lift.
I'll look at the add a leafs. Thanks.
Kirby
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Add-a-leafs, best cheap lift. NOT a fan of lift blocks. Don't know about aal on front springs, no pers. experience. Oh, by the way, nice longbed, I got one an 88.
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I am a fan of the body lift if it is just to fit bigger tires. I have 3 inch an love it. No problems and fit 33x12.50 tires.
If you are wanting more wheel travel and such go with a suspension lift.
Just be honest with your self on what you are going to do with the truck the most.
BL's are fairly cheap.
just my 2 cents worth.
If you are wanting more wheel travel and such go with a suspension lift.
Just be honest with your self on what you are going to do with the truck the most.
BL's are fairly cheap.
just my 2 cents worth.
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One option I'm currently considering is 2" lift springs from OME. Here's some links where they are sold:
http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus...ner_dakar.html
http://www.rocky-road.com/4runner.html
http://www.4by4connection.com/4runpicallle.html
Do a search here and you can find info for our generation.
http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus...ner_dakar.html
http://www.rocky-road.com/4runner.html
http://www.4by4connection.com/4runpicallle.html
Do a search here and you can find info for our generation.
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One option I'm currently considering is 2" lift springs from OME. Here's some links where they are sold:
http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus...ner_dakar.html
http://www.rocky-road.com/4runner.html
http://www.4by4connection.com/4runpicallle.html
Do a search here and you can find info for our generation.
http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus...ner_dakar.html
http://www.rocky-road.com/4runner.html
http://www.4by4connection.com/4runpicallle.html
Do a search here and you can find info for our generation.
Kirby
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A GOOD cheap lift
I know this is a bit over the edge, however it might just fit your budget.
Here is two auctions on eBay, current price for them is $90 total w/o shipping. About $200 - 220 w/ shipping TOTAL.
4 springs, just right for your year!! Plus, 33's wouldn't look bad with these.
Rear Lift Springs
Front Lift Springs
Good luck which ever way you go!
**Gotta LOVE the internet!!**
John
Here is two auctions on eBay, current price for them is $90 total w/o shipping. About $200 - 220 w/ shipping TOTAL.
4 springs, just right for your year!! Plus, 33's wouldn't look bad with these.
Rear Lift Springs
Front Lift Springs
Good luck which ever way you go!
**Gotta LOVE the internet!!**
John
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Re-arching is relatively cheap but usually only temporary. The process involves heating the leaves which then alters the metallurgy. Usually, they sag back to original (or lower) within a few years. Like others have said, go Add-A-Leafs.
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Look at the clearance for the steering around the front springs. I think you'll find why there are no AALs for the front springs. No room! Only real option is to swap in a stiffer leaf for one of the existing leaves, but they are already pretty stiff to begine with, so a new pack is about the only real option other than longer shackles up front.
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