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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Rear Articulation

I am probably opening up a can of worms here But here goes.

What is the best setup to have great rear axle Articulation?

What do you think about Shackles,longer spring perch's etc. I can get custom springs made here in the L.A. area at Atlas leaf Spring www.atlasleafspring.com
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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Chevy 63 swap. Search
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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Four link with coils
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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I find the 56" long Alcan springs work pretty good:


Do have 3.5" longer than stock shackles in that photo.
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspe...III.shtml#Rear
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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4Crawler every time I see that pic it's so sick.
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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That is an awesome picture, amazing flex.
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Yes Great, your Avatar is what made me actually post the question. Going to check in to some new spring setup. Are you running any kind of block or all spring?
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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All spring baby!
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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OK thanks I read 4crawlers link that is some excellent info.
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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I find the 56" long Alcan springs work pretty good:

x2 on the alcans! i have em and they are great. Little pricey though.
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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i Agree that A 4 link with Coils will flex far better than a leaf spring setup

lemme rephrase that...coils and links will flex better than a NORMAL leaf spring setup..
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