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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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SAS Completed...A Few Questions

Started a "Future SAS" thread a month ago. Thanks to all that gave info. It was very useful.
I didn't do this myself and recently picked it up after all the work was completed.



I like the look and quality of the TG products used front and rear along with the Bilstein shocks. It looks awesome. It's really tall though.
Now I have a few questions for those who have done this.

How long does it take for the leaves to settle down? The front is too high compared to the rear.
How much settling is typically seen?
Will the front settle more than the rear?
What specifically can I do to help it along?
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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What springs did you use front and back?

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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Whatever came in the TG kit, don't know brand.
I believe they used the 5" lift springs. Reasons given were V6 and extra weight of front bumper and winch.

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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Normal 5" or HD?

No need for either unless V8 swap. 4" in the front 5" in the rear is what you needed.

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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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Thanks. I'll check into it further to get exact details.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Hey, my front IFS crossmember is bent. You have your old parts? Would be willing to buy some of your old stuff, if they're in good shape. Thanks!
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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I don't think the tg springs settle much at all. Mine might have settled 1/2" if that.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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They'll settle up to about an inch.

Looking at the photos the rear shackle hangers should of been moved back more, and/or the front (hangars in the rear) werent moved far enough forward. The shackle being somehwere around 25-30 deg would lift the rear up more. An option you have now is to go to like a 6.5" vs the 5" rear shackles u have now to get it level.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by old_blue
Hey, my front IFS crossmember is bent. You have your old parts? Would be willing to buy some of your old stuff, if they're in good shape. Thanks!
Mine was bent and I had the axle, so I pulled the trigger.

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I don't think the tg springs settle much at all. Mine might have settled 1/2" if that.
OK, thanks. Maybe if I work them out real good they will settle.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by drew303
They'll settle up to about an inch.

Looking at the photos the rear shackle hangers should of been moved back more, and/or the front (hangars in the rear) werent moved far enough forward. The shackle being somehwere around 25-30 deg would lift the rear up more. An option you have now is to go to like a 6.5" vs the 5" rear shackles u have now to get it level.
Thank you. I'll keep it in mind when I go back.
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Old Jul 4, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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....The front is too high compared to the rear....

Nah. It looks fine just as it sits. I hate the "nose dive" look most people go for. Bull doggin' all the way!
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