1st gen lift is finished!! w/ pics

descendents · 07-04-2003, 12:37 AM

chevy 63" long springs in the back with mixed stock rear/stock front leaves in the front... no blocks, no longer shackles... time for new tires

heres a pic of 14" travel shocks + mounting

kelly

metal22lica · 07-04-2003, 01:06 AM

what size tires are you going to fit under here? 33s? 44s?

descendents · 07-04-2003, 01:17 AM

im thinking about soem brand spanking new 35" mt/r's

descendents · 07-04-2003, 01:17 AM

quess its about time to change the avatar!

Arnold · 07-04-2003, 09:03 AM

It looks like you need a u-bolt flip kit for the rear springs too.

descendents · 07-04-2003, 01:29 PM

yea i know i looked for one locally, right now i have the ubolts long enough so i can run a 1 inch block but im going to get a flip kit if i decide to run more than that.

kelly

Shane · 07-04-2003, 02:32 PM

those shocks look way too long...

descendents · 07-04-2003, 07:56 PM

they wont be whne i throw an inch block on there... i designed them to run with a block

kelly

joez · 07-04-2003, 08:26 PM

ok, now, it appears that your double shackle in the rear is resting on the framerail. may i ask why? and if it is, did you put any kind of bumpstop on it?

AznSky · 07-04-2003, 08:49 PM

Look awesome kelly!! Hope you're havin fun back in az.

descendents · 07-04-2003, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by joez
ok, now, it appears that your double shackle in the rear is resting on the framerail. may i ask why? and if it is, did you put any kind of bumpstop on it?

yea that is the double shackle set up and its kiind of where the old hanger was... no bumpstop... whats wrong with how it is. it doesnt make any noise when i hit bumps so yea..

kelly

Mytyota · 07-06-2003, 08:19 PM

you dont need the bump stops on the double shackles, but it will quiet it down a lot when it folds back downafter being extented. I would suggest that you come up with some kind of bump stop to keep from bending the chevys where they will come in contact with the frame right behind the front mount.thats just my .02 since ive been there and done it.

descendents · 07-06-2003, 08:29 PM

alright thanx for the advice

kelly

jx94148 · 07-07-2003, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shane
those shocks look way too long...

My thoughts exactly. Looks like there is about 8 inches between frame and spring for available stuff but only 2 inches of shock left before it won't stuff anymore. Adding a 1 inch block will change that deficit to 3" rather than 2 but that still leaves 5 inches of lost stuff potential.

This current setup should droop for days but when one side droops the other needs to stuff just as much. This will lead to nearly all the weight carried by the rear axle going to the stuff side shock mounts.

I've got $2 on a shock mount being the first thing to break when you try to flex it. Any takers?

Shane · 07-07-2003, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jx94148
My thoughts exactly. Looks like there is about 8 inches between frame and spring for available stuff but only 2 inches of shock left before it won't stuff anymore. Adding a 1 inch block will change that deficit to 3" rather than 2 but that still leaves 5 inches of lost stuff potential.

Shocks are at ~45°, so 1" of shock travel = 2" of suspension travel. Not quite that bad but I still think they will bottom out before the bumpstops hit.

descendents · 07-07-2003, 01:43 PM

yes, shanes thinking is exact since they are at 45" angel 2" is = 1".... i can always remount them if i have a problem, but when i get new tires and throw an inch, inch 1/2 block in i think i'll be ok

kelly

descendents · 07-07-2003, 01:51 PM

oh and btw those are the old bumpstops for the stock rear springs... not for the chevies

kelly

02Runner · 07-08-2003, 08:44 AM

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07-04-2003, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	1st gen lift is finished!! w/ pics chevy 63" long springs in the back with mixed stock rear/stock front leaves in the front... no blocks, no longer shackles... time for new tires heres a pic of 14" travel shocks + mounting kelly

07-04-2003, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Shane Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,002	those shocks look way too long... __________________ "It's one great big dysfunctional family that now has to split up and spread dysfunctionality around the greater world," Bill Stainton on the breakup of the cast of "Almost Live!"

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joez Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Elwood, Il Posts: 1,253	ok, now, it appears that your double shackle in the rear is resting on the framerail. may i ask why? and if it is, did you put any kind of bumpstop on it? __________________ -Joe Z Chicago 4x4 My Webshots 1985 Toyota 4Runner, 3" Trail Gear rear/ All-Pro front springs, 42x14 IROK's, Allied Rockathons, spool rear/detroit front, 30 spline longs, Dual cases w/4.7, Marlin High steer, lots of other stuff.. 1997 Dodge 2500 4x4, 12valve CTD, not stock.

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07-04-2003, 01:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	im thinking about soem brand spanking new 35" mt/r's

07-04-2003, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	quess its about time to change the avatar!

07-04-2003, 09:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Arnold Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stanwood, WA Posts: 701	It looks like you need a u-bolt flip kit for the rear springs too.

07-04-2003, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	yea i know i looked for one locally, right now i have the ubolts long enough so i can run a 1 inch block but im going to get a flip kit if i decide to run more than that. kelly

07-04-2003, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	they wont be whne i throw an inch block on there... i designed them to run with a block kelly

07-06-2003, 08:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mytyota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tacoma Wa. Posts: 140	bump stops you dont need the bump stops on the double shackles, but it will quiet it down a lot when it folds back downafter being extented. I would suggest that you come up with some kind of bump stop to keep from bending the chevys where they will come in contact with the frame right behind the front mount.thats just my .02 since ive been there and done it. __________________ Larry 86 4runner given to me by a member of this board. it was a stolen recovery. It's done! 85 shortbed frame chevy springs in rear , 44044's up front, 15" travel shocks, custom rear shock mounts, ford mounts up front ,3"body lift, 3"drivetrain lift. 36" tsl sx welded in the rear and easy locker up front cutsom bumpers and sliders

07-06-2003, 08:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	alright thanx for the advice kelly

07-07-2003, 01:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	yes, shanes thinking is exact since they are at 45" angel 2" is = 1".... i can always remount them if i have a problem, but when i get new tires and throw an inch, inch 1/2 block in i think i'll be ok kelly

07-07-2003, 01:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
descendents Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: scottsdale az Posts: 178	oh and btw those are the old bumpstops for the stock rear springs... not for the chevies kelly

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