Im thinking about picking up trail gears 3" rear leaf packs. Just wondering how far back and forward the mounts have to be moved. And if you've had any trouble with them.

Bart

 

All depends on the rig they are going on. For example, I have a 3rd Gen pickup and on mine my rear mount stayed in the same spot, but the front mount moved forward 5"- I know that on a 2nd gen that the front mount would have had to be moved further forward.

 

its a 2nd gen xtra cab pickup. 88. sorry, i didnt know that that mattered.

 

The reason why it matters is because the factory springs on my 3rd gen are 3" longer than the factory springs on your 2nd Gen. You need to move the fixed spring mount (front) based on where the axle needs to be placed under your frame.

 

I just got the trail gear 3 inch springs and they seem stiff! Jumping on the back bumper with no shocks and it barely even moves. How does everyone else flex with these things. Do they just need broken in or are they that stiff?
Derek

 

anyone?

 

i dunno, they prolly need breaking in, i have tg 5'' rear springs, i think they work pretty well...

 

i have the 4" rear t/g springs in my 88 p/u, they were stiff at first but broke in nice. great flex. i am happy with them!!

 

Takes a couple months of daily driving or a couple wheeling trips to break in new springs.

 

I hope they don't sag like the downey's... I need some new ones already.

 

I need to get some 4'' rears for my runner.


geTBeNt2NIghT: Do you have a buildup thread or parts/spec list?

 

I'm looking at some 3" as well. They come with polly bushings already and the shipping is cheaper than anywhere else! Looking at a quote of $214 shipped vs. $278 for OME shipped.

 

Ive got 3" Springs on my 87 4runner...They were still also, but one wheeling trip with no shocks, and a few miles on the road, and they flex perfect.

 

GetBent, nice pic.