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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4WD, Dec 22, 2011.

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  1. Apr 29, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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    Just unloaded, on wheels , level ground
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2012 at 8:59 PM
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    This is what I decided on for a 5 leaf upgrade....I've got a 6-pack also in waiting if I need it.....


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  3. Apr 30, 2012 at 9:22 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2012 at 10:43 PM
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    Alright here be the pics, 2 of the passenger and 2 driver.

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  5. Apr 30, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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    Well it doesn't look like a stock leafpack, i dont see a secondary spring w/bushing wrap & the overload looks more like a 1st gen .

    But in any event they have a slight bit of ARC, the real issue is why so much spring gap (separation) & I think your trouble starts in the red...

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    Looks like your springs have taken a hard hit or 2 with a load

    & I see that the overload IS a 2nd gen.
     
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  6. May 1, 2012 at 12:51 AM
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    I'll be honest and say I really have no idea what you just said :eek:
    Tell it to me straight, doc - is it serious?


    The spring second from the bottom happens to be the AAL I think. the part you have circled is a small rubber wafer if that makes any difference.

    Yeah I offroad about twice a month. All crawling stuff, nothing high speed. Springs may have hit a few rocks.
     
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  7. May 1, 2012 at 2:12 AM
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    Ok, as far as your AAL goes, dump it, the fact that it is allowing the already flimsy upper leafs droop apart like that, in fact dump the AAL's & the next leaf up, get 2 chevy springs per side, one cut 26" on center (13" from centerpin hole in spring perch left & right respectively) this is because 2bd gens do not have eliptical springs like 1st gens. (I call them center offset, just makes more sense)

    Anyway cut the one 26" overall & the other around 33"-34", same config. install

    you may now enjoy your 2.75 3" lift, your better on road/offroad ride

    & increased stability also for the next oh say 4 years before you notice any measurable drooping..
     
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  8. May 1, 2012 at 2:16 AM
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    & in this pic you'll notice the tight pack & slight opening at the ends ...



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    This build only uses the main leaf
     
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  9. May 1, 2012 at 7:37 AM
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  10. May 1, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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    This is what the arc looks like with 2 chevy springs added to the pack. This is a 1st gen though.
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  11. May 1, 2012 at 9:27 AM
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    Brother, I'm looking, I gotta find the right ARCage for you or you're going to have to buy new springs, then you'll really be a sad panda
     
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  12. May 1, 2012 at 9:38 AM
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    Mind me asking what the horn looking thing is that's stuffed under the fender?
     
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  13. May 1, 2012 at 9:43 AM
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    PA speaker for the CB...
     
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    Hows it going bro', thats his PA for CB
     
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  15. May 1, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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    ^^^^ yep best place i could find to mount it
     
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    Ahh, I see. You'd think It would get pretty dirty under there, but if it works, hey sweet! I wanna put a cb in mine, but i don't really wanna sacrifice my ashtray(change compartment).
     
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  17. May 1, 2012 at 9:54 AM
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    I see, and its great, the springs are awesome especially with dirtbikes in the back! Definitely one of the best mods I have done yet.
     
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    There are other places to put a CB than just the ashtray area... All else fails mount it and run an Aux speaker closer to you...
     
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  19. May 1, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    Do I have to worry about thickness and width of the spring? I think I caught a post about something being 2"...

    thanks for the shopping list, I'm looking forward to making a trip to the man mall (the local pick-a-part :D)
     
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  20. May 1, 2012 at 1:16 PM
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    Throw a tape measure across your springs they should be around 2.5" wide & leafs are about 1/4" thick, take tape with you, repeat...:D
     
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