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Post by red85runner on Feb 25, 2004 1:46:46 GMT -5
Im about to put 63" chevy springs on the rear of my 4runner, ive heard of people putting rear toyota springs on the front, makes sense, the springs are arched more. i know you take the overload leaf out, any other leafs? how much lift, is the ride rough? it would be kinda temporary till i get $$ for all pro springs. also im having trouble getting the rear leaf spring bolt where it bolts to the shackle out, any hints?
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Post by Sean on Feb 25, 2004 11:37:01 GMT -5
www.4x4spot.com/front_springs.htmwww.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspension-III.shtmlHeres a couple articles on it. I've never run them but notice that guys that do are often disappointed with the setup. Also a lot of people using them are running AAL's or other leafs from different spring packs before they become satisfactory. For the cost of the AAL's and new bushings you are half way to the All Pros which are only $199 and include bushings. As far as getting the shackle bolt try soaking it with penatrating oil, leave it over night and then whack it out with a ball peen and a small sledge. If that does'nt work you may have to use a torch to heat up the bolt, then whack it out with a ball peen and a small sledge. Getting the original bushing out of the chevy spring is a big PITA. It has a two metal sleeves in it, one on the inside and one on the outside.
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Post by fourwd1 on Feb 25, 2004 18:06:25 GMT -5
My front packs are made from 3 pairs of 2WD Toyota p/u rears. I chose those because :
1) Since 2WDs are SOA, they have more arch then SUA 4WD packs.
2) They were free. One of the ideas behind using rears, and Chevys, is low cost. Save your money for something else. Plus, both are flexy, providing good articulation.
Toy rears can't be used as is, they're too soft. You need to add other leaves in to stiffen them up a bit.
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