more sas questions

bigbadtoy · 07-28-2009, 08:20 PM

ok im gonna b getting an sas kit im looking at running 33-35in tires shooting more towards 35s. also running a sbc 350 so my question is will the 3in springs clear 35s with a 3in bodylift? but also carry the weight of the v8?

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**Tofer** · 07-28-2009, 08:23 PM

i would go 5"HD.... they are designed for the weight of the heavy motor. if you want to go with the Trail-gear kit, let me know, i am a TG dealer and can hook you up

bigbadtoy · 07-28-2009, 08:42 PM

yeah i really dony wanna go that big but if i have to i will. truck will just b for mud and an occasional cruise. but ya dont think the 3in springs will handle the weight?

**Tofer** · 07-28-2009, 08:55 PM

i cant say for sure... but to clear 35s with a heavy v8 i would be surprised if 3" was enough

scuba · 07-28-2009, 09:14 PM

Tofer has a point there ...

cootees · 07-29-2009, 07:24 AM

If you have a 3" body lift as well then I think it would work fine. I can comfortably fit 36's with the 3" and no body lift.

**waskillywabbit** · 07-29-2009, 08:35 AM

Simply put, NO! the non HD springs won't handle the weight of a V6 much less a V8. Try it if you want but it won't. They are not built to take that weight and are advertised as such for a reason.

If you want 3" and a V8 you need to make a bastard leaf spring pack.

And you will need a body lift to fit a sbc in there, likely at least 2"+.

bigbadtoy · 07-29-2009, 07:45 PM

i mean yeah i can add leafs to say the 3in springs thats no problem. but i got a whole 85 truck wit really bad frame a v8 and bout id say 4 suspension mabey 5 those leafs have more added to the pack. if anything should i just go ahead and use those leaf springs? look at options here

07-28-2009, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,905	i would go 5"HD.... they are designed for the weight of the heavy motor. if you want to go with the Trail-gear kit, let me know, i am a TG dealer and can hook you up __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

07-28-2009, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,905	i cant say for sure... but to clear 35s with a heavy v8 i would be surprised if 3" was enough __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

07-28-2009, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WHEELIN BIG BEAR Posts: 6,968	Tofer has a point there ... __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

07-29-2009, 07:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
cootees Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 919	If you have a 3" body lift as well then I think it would work fine. I can comfortably fit 36's with the 3" and no body lift. __________________ -- '90 4Runner 2Dr 3.0 / sas /OME 860 coils / rear e-locker / 32's/ MC Rear bumper / TG Sliders / surco basket / cobra 18 wxstII / ISR / Magnaflow exhaust

07-29-2009, 08:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,548	Simply put, NO! the non HD springs won't handle the weight of a V6 much less a V8. Try it if you want but it won't. They are not built to take that weight and are advertised as such for a reason. If you want 3" and a V8 you need to make a bastard leaf spring pack. And you will need a body lift to fit a sbc in there, likely at least 2"+. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

07-28-2009, 08:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigbadtoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: stevens point Wisconsin Posts: 16	yeah i really dony wanna go that big but if i have to i will. truck will just b for mud and an occasional cruise. but ya dont think the 3in springs will handle the weight?

07-29-2009, 07:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigbadtoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: stevens point Wisconsin Posts: 16	i mean yeah i can add leafs to say the 3in springs thats no problem. but i got a whole 85 truck wit really bad frame a v8 and bout id say 4 suspension mabey 5 those leafs have more added to the pack. if anything should i just go ahead and use those leaf springs? look at options here

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