FJBen
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- Aug 25, 2005
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Ok, so I know the basics for getting more flex from leaf springs...but I'm just gonna bug everyone to see if I'm missing something.
Currently SOA, stock springs, stock shackles...
Shocks are mounted on top the axle, but thats going to change, I don't think thats the limiting factor, although it's not helping.
Shackles/bushings are poo...So I'm going to change that and make some longer shackles as the rear is sitting lower than the front ~1" The slightly longer shackle should help with the flex/swing.
Opening up the "tab" or spring keepers...this should also help a little...
I don't want to mess too much with the springs, as I will be carrying people/stuff in the back, so I don't want her to squat badly from really soft springs.
You can see how the front is doing all the work, I would just like the back to do something. It's really more evident when going fowards...it lifts the rear tire VERY quickly. Backing up, forces the front to do the work.
Short of 4 linking, any other ideas?
Currently SOA, stock springs, stock shackles...
Shocks are mounted on top the axle, but thats going to change, I don't think thats the limiting factor, although it's not helping.
Shackles/bushings are poo...So I'm going to change that and make some longer shackles as the rear is sitting lower than the front ~1" The slightly longer shackle should help with the flex/swing.
Opening up the "tab" or spring keepers...this should also help a little...
I don't want to mess too much with the springs, as I will be carrying people/stuff in the back, so I don't want her to squat badly from really soft springs.
You can see how the front is doing all the work, I would just like the back to do something. It's really more evident when going fowards...it lifts the rear tire VERY quickly. Backing up, forces the front to do the work.
Short of 4 linking, any other ideas?