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Post by ifssucks on Jan 12, 2008 16:33:58 GMT -5
i might go buy some slightly used long travel all pro leafs tomorrow.. the dude says they are 52 inches long... what all mods will i need to do to install them? i have a 83 toyota 4x4
all 4 for 200... pretty good deal i think.
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Jan 12, 2008 18:17:01 GMT -5
When mounting the rear springs it will be necessary to cut off all 4 rear spring hangers.
The front ones can not be reused after they have been removed and you'll needed to get two new ones. These front hangers should be installed 6" forward of the original hangers. Measure from the center of the old hanger eye to the center of the new hanger eye.
In the rear, the shackle hanger can be cut off with a die grinder. Be careful not to cut into the frame or hanger, only cut the weld between them. Move the hanger back 1.5-2.5" back (depending on desired shackle angle) and weld in place.
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