85 suspension revisted

Howdy all,
This one is for the early crowd for sure.
Background: the 85 had a classic case of draggy toyota butt so I figured I would build up the springs using a set I got of of a 79 3/4 ton SR5 that I used to have. last time I did this was on a 52 CJ2A, so using Doug's maxim of cost effective spring work- shallow pockets- It began.
Unfortunately I don't have too many before photos:
the first is post rattle can camo paint last year:
the 2nd is after the dust settled
the 3rd is after the rear leaves with 3 leaves added - it eventually became 4. I will post some photos when I get back up north.
the 4th is classic gravel pad wrenching
the 5th is the not quite finished spring pack, going to use the old ubolts for clamps
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Found this photo from the beginning- hauled the 85 up the Alcan from Mt.
I guess everything has to start somewhere...

 

The rattle can paint job didn't hold up too well so sanding and priming in increments, cab mostly as a flatbed is in the design stages.

 

Always down to watch another 80s truck thread!

 

Thanks, this one will take a while, but I'm down to see it through. Might be looking at a swapping out the oil drinker for a 22RE next year. Too many rigs too little money.