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Post by cr884runner on Jan 21, 2008 3:46:44 GMT -5
To match the lift of ball joint spacers and torsion bars cranked, would it be better to add a inch block in the rear or add longer shackles? I didnt wanna go with the chevy springs as they seemed a little too long compared to what my truck would be lifted. Correct me if I am wrong.
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Post by jamride on Jan 21, 2008 9:47:22 GMT -5
Well your lift is not enough to really put the rear diff. in a binde, so I wouldnt use shackles...You said that you dont really wheel that hard, so I'd go with 1 or 1.5 in blocks to even it out..Its faster than add a leafs and you'll keep the factory ride in the rear too..If you wanna go a lil beefier, then use shackles..
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Post by cr884runner on Jan 21, 2008 13:16:07 GMT -5
Well just curious, but what do you mean beefier? I am not looking for an even lift as I wanted a lil sag in the rear mainly because this is also my daily driver. It seems the stock leafs are very straight so I was wondering if the block would have a bad effect on the suspension almost like "u"ing it in the wrong direction if that makes sense. Thanks for the response jamride.
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Jan 21, 2008 14:01:45 GMT -5
Either blocks or shackles would be fine. If you go blocks don't get the cast ones, some people that have had them crack and/or break on them.
"Beefier"- Stronger
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Post by jamride on Jan 21, 2008 14:09:18 GMT -5
LOL..yea, Beefier means stronger...But yea that makes sense to me..If you want the rear to sag a lil thats the best way to go..Adding a leaf spring would work, but may pick it up to far..You dont know till after you've installed the add a leaf..=O)
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Post by cr884runner on Jan 21, 2008 14:12:28 GMT -5
Ya true, well where might I be able to get a non-cast inch block? Also, would I just need one inch longer u-bolts over stock for a one inch block?
Rather than buying shackles, I remember someone used thick pieces of metal and drilled holes and used certain hardware to create their custom shackles. Anyone know any measurements they used for the thickness of the metal and what hardware they used? Thanks.
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Post by colosusabbott on Jan 21, 2008 17:40:51 GMT -5
blocks dont progress sag in springs any more than the spring would sitting on the spring perch... add a leafs can cause premature wear and ride stiff, and toyota shackles are harder to make than like a chevy shackle, because toyotas shackles are wider on one end and narrower on the other  |
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Post by jamride on Jan 21, 2008 17:54:27 GMT -5
True that....Remember those add a leafs on my taco colosus?? They rode like shit..And it kinda hard to line the center pin up as well after busting the leaf pack apart..Go with the blocks..It'll take 30 min. per side if that..
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Post by cr884runner on Jan 21, 2008 18:03:24 GMT -5
Ya I will do that and if I want more lift in the rear I can easily add on later. Well where might I be able to get noncast one inch blocks? Thanks a lot.
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Post by jamride on Jan 21, 2008 18:16:43 GMT -5
Im waitin on a call now to see if I can find out...I let ya know if colosus dont first..
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Post by cr884runner on Jan 21, 2008 18:32:53 GMT -5
Ok thanks, I found some from pro comp that are billet blocks that are 1 inch and 1.5" blocks, but would they be considered the same size blocks as say chevys or fords? thanks.
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Post by Sean on Jan 21, 2008 19:25:20 GMT -5
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Post by Sean on Jan 21, 2008 19:28:29 GMT -5
seems to me that these might not work because they are too wide. Cant recall the width of the toy spring.
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Post by colosusabbott on Jan 22, 2008 8:11:13 GMT -5
toyota and chevy have same width spring perches. 2.5 inches. ive interchanged blocks from my blazer to my tacoma
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Jan 22, 2008 11:14:34 GMT -5
.....toyotas shackles are wider on one end and narrower on the other Ok thanks, I found some from pro comp that are billet blocks that are 1 inch and 1.5" blocks, but would they be considered the same size blocks as say chevys or fords? thanks. toyota and chevy have same width spring perches. 2.5 inches. ive interchanged blocks from my blazer to my tacoma |
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Post by colosusabbott on Jan 22, 2008 17:03:24 GMT -5
i dont know about toyota pickups, but i know the tacomas up until the 05 models had the shackles like i was talking about in the rear.
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Jan 22, 2008 17:49:33 GMT -5
Not trying to step on any toes.......
I'm not too sure about the Tacos, but even if they do have that kind of shackle in the rear, he has a 4runner.
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Post by colosusabbott on Jan 22, 2008 18:07:28 GMT -5
what does him having a 4 runner have to do with the shackles...lol
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Post by cr884runner on Jan 22, 2008 19:36:50 GMT -5
what does him having a 4 runner have to do with the shackles...lol Because the shackles that you are talking about are only on the front leaf springs on the early era of my truck |
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Post by colosusabbott on Jan 23, 2008 2:01:58 GMT -5
we are talking about rear shackles here. i never said anything about front shackles
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