xxxtreme22r

I am hoping the MODS don't delete this, as It is hard to find pics other than install and ride heights.

I need some convincing to do the NON-WELD Zuk Mod, but have a hard time understanding how this does not affect flex. Especially Droop.

Would prefer poser pics both a distance shot as well as closeup of what the springs looks like when flexed out, both compressed and extended.

Thanks guys.

coronadrinker85

I would also like to see some pics, or at least some peoples feed back on how it held up

xxxtreme22r

bump, I can't believe anybody has photos of their zuks flexed out?

kiyobrown

I don't have any close ups. I think the best you will find is Junkers that has one wheel lifted by a forklift, and his shocks undone.

This is all I got, as I am not "hardcore" with my daily.

xxxtreme22r

thanks for the heads up

kiyobrown

Those are them!! Nice work.

And yeah I have had it flexed to the point of having a wheel off the ground, and have no complaints about it. The ride is awesome.

If I had the money at the time I probably would have ponied up for new leaf packs, as I heard too many "rough ride" posts about AALs. But after having done it this way, I would do this again in a heartbeat.

xxxtreme22r

I just still dont like the idea of hacking away at the mounts and also I have no more bump stops left for the bottom mount, however I have seen someone on here make his own out of flat plate and a round piece. But, I don't know nor have a welder.

I might go with a long add-a-leaf though.

coronadrinker85

Is the top of the spring welded in in the last picture?

snobdds

No. There is a piece of 2' square tubbing that is welded to a piece of strap that is welded to the frame. The spring is compressed to fit over the piece of 2' square tubing. The springs are 2 1/4 ID so they fit nicely over the square tubing.

xxxtreme22r

here's his build thread:

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...nks-zuk-157035

RMA

here are a couple of mine .. welded bracket top and bottom.stock leaf springs ,ubolt flip and some 10" or 12" bilsteins dont really remember ..
got them from Tofer and I had to move the top shock mount up as far as i could get it near the stock location, after cutting the stock one off .

lofreqjeff

Mine could be better - I need longer shocks:

xxxtreme22r

thanks guys, I am surprised that the coils pretty much stay straight in there and don't get all bent up.

95blackToy

I know this thread is old but i felt like putting some up anyways.
I think i got the 14" 100lb coils.

xxxtreme22r

Thank you 95blackToy, that's exactly the kind of pictures I was shooting for. But eww what's with the 3" blocks?

95blackToy

No problem, thats what i was trying to find before I did mine, but they seem to do pretty good. Seem to only limit up travel about an inch and a half.

They are actually only 1.5" blocks that i got instead of an AAL with my bj spacers. I heard lots of stories about AALs being really stiff and making the leaf bow over it the wrong way. So i went with the blocks, They seem to do fine and havent given me problems. In fact dont some companies put them stock on the 4x4 versions of their standard trucks?

Whats bad about them, i didnt research that well before I did it.

Numbchux

I've got blocks like that on my 4runner. Not the greatest, but I'd rather have them than an AAL. But either option is.....meh


In theory, with the right length/spring rate, it could flex just fine. Coil-sprung setups are great for flex, and the ZUK mod essentially uses the leafs as links.

My concern with using this setup in an offroad rig. By un-loading the leafs, it seems that they would be very susceptible to wrap. But....we'll see. I'll probably be throwing a set of stock subaru coil springs (I've got 8 or 10 pairs sitting around) in mine for a budget boost this summer.

ZUK

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Numb--- There is some of that axle wrap issue going on when the coils lift most of the weight load off the leafpacks. Even with my automatic, I noticed some increased wrap and shudder. I'm betting the sticks probably feel it in 1st gear alot. My solution was quick and dirty but it worked so good that it's staying there.
Basically, what I did was bend the super thick overload so it conformed to the resting weight arch of the front of the leafpack....I then close-clamped it tp the pack. I chose to cut the rear half of the overload off but I think if you want to keep the maximum payload ability up there then don't cut it....just leave it as is. see the link below.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...f-leaf-225251/
ZUK

dlucky894runner

Here are some of mine. I choose the non-cut option. I need longer shocks and I think it would do better.

skoti89

I think they limit flex IMO. I think mine are too stiff. Im going to put them on my brother tacoma and do some chebby springs for me