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Old 06-09-2008, 08:04 AM
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IFS Rear springs?

Im wondering can you put ifs rear springs on the front and rear of a first gen? Bolt on? I can image it would be bolt on, the only addtion would be shocks? My springs are beat, and founds dont allow a marlin kit.
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http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265669

Read this. Its a good swap if youre lookin for an inexpensive lift and want to move your axle forward.
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I'm confused, are you talking about a pickup or?? also IRS springs/coils? and from what, also, i guess it depends on where you are getting the coils from, but rear springs are not meant to handle the weight of an engine, so thats a potential problem.
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The lengths are the same but they have different center pin locations....


79-83 Toyota Rear
Flat length = 48"
Front Half = 21.125"
Rear Half = 26.875"
Width = 2.36"
Front Eyelet = 18mm ID
Rear Eyelet = 18mm ID


84-88 Toyota Rear
Flat length = 48"
Front Half = 20.5"
Rear Half = 27.5"
Width = 2.36"
Front Eyelet = 14mm ID
Rear Eyelet = 18mm ID

The fronts are a different length eye to eye
79-85 Toyota front
Flat length = 45"
Front Half = 22.5"
Rear Half = 22.5"
Width = 2.36"
Front Eyelet = 18mm ID
Rear Eyelet = 18mm ID

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Originally Posted by Swansen
I'm confused, are you talking about a pickup or?? also IRS springs/coils? and from what, also, i guess it depends on where you are getting the coils from, but rear springs are not meant to handle the weight of an engine, so thats a potential problem.
I meant like the 86-94 ifs rear leaf springs.

I forgot about this thread.

Im checking the link now. Since the center pin is differant im guessing it wont work.
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I checked out the link. I didnt really want to fab or weld, since I dont have a welder. Im just looking to replace worn springs.
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Originally Posted by 15.50_STOCK
I checked out the link. I didnt really want to fab or weld, since I dont have a welder. Im just looking to replace worn springs.

Yes, its not possible to put the 86-95 springs on without moving the spring hangars.....

Guess your options are stock junkyard replacements or aftermarket new
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Any good bolt on after markets out there?
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Superlift, Rough Country are a couple that i know of that just bolt up to the stock hangers.
Thats what I'm doin for now...
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Originally Posted by grovedogg
Superlift, Rough Country are a couple that i know of that just bolt up to the stock hangers.
Thats what I'm doin for now...


Those have no flex at all.
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Originally Posted by 15.50_STOCK
Those have no flex at all.
Unless you can fab or dish out some money, thats pretty much what you are limited too.
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