Spring Packs???
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Spring Packs???
I have an 87 IFS that is getting BJ spacers up front, and I want to match the lift in the back. I was planning on extended shackles to get the 1 1/2". I have 2 sets of stock toy rear springs and was wondering if i could build a custom spring pack to get the lift I want. If so, will it be too stiff? Will it help with flex at all? Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated. And forgive me if this is just a retarded question, I am suspension ignorant and trying to figure this stuff out.
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I assume its a pickup with leaves in back?
I dont think you could build a custom spring pack with what you have. AFAIK, the only ways to lift (significantly) with leaves is to create more of an arch/bow in them, or to lower their mount point to the chassis. Adding more springs to it will raise it the thickness of the metal, and to get 1.5" of lift I would think you'd need what, 4 or 5 of them? WAY too stiff IMO.
I dont think you could build a custom spring pack with what you have. AFAIK, the only ways to lift (significantly) with leaves is to create more of an arch/bow in them, or to lower their mount point to the chassis. Adding more springs to it will raise it the thickness of the metal, and to get 1.5" of lift I would think you'd need what, 4 or 5 of them? WAY too stiff IMO.
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I had a rancho pack in the rear of my 85 toy. and it was stiff as ˟˟˟˟˟ so i would get the shackles, thats where im goin in my 89 runner as well. 4wheelparts has them for 50 for both, and im gonna go for a 2in shackle w/ the 1.5 spacers to get better travel as well.
P.S. all toy trucks and runners had springs until 90 when the runners got swapped over.
P.S. all toy trucks and runners had springs until 90 when the runners got swapped over.
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What do I need for a chevy spring swap? What do I need springs from? Do I have to move the hangers? Sorry <- ignorance is bliss, but not very useful.
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http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...threadid=20665
everything you need to know.... here is a kit for the swap.
http://www.roadlessgear.com/Merchant...SU/TOY-CSP-001
everything you need to know.... here is a kit for the swap.
http://www.roadlessgear.com/Merchant...SU/TOY-CSP-001
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Try this.
http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm
a little lift and you get a really good ride as well. Add-a-Leafs are always an option too.
http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm
a little lift and you get a really good ride as well. Add-a-Leafs are always an option too.
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Originally Posted by Ganoid
Try this.
http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm
a little lift and you get a really good ride as well. Add-a-Leafs are always an option too.
http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm
a little lift and you get a really good ride as well. Add-a-Leafs are always an option too.
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