bending leaf springs
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From: benton,IL
bending leaf springs
i was wondering what do you think of bending leaf springs to get raise the back in. ive heard of people doing it but just wanted to see what you guys thought about it. i like feedback thanks
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From: alberta
the steel used in leaf springs has a memory (as does most metal). if you get your leaf springs re-arched, it will provide some lift, but ultimatly they will sag out, and likely be worse than they are now.
an effective alternative would be an add-a-leaf, or a longer shackle. ultimatly the best option here is also the most expensive, replace the leaf springs.
an effective alternative would be an add-a-leaf, or a longer shackle. ultimatly the best option here is also the most expensive, replace the leaf springs.
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From: alberta
generally speaking, one. you can use a short AAL (add-a-leaf) or a long AAL for different effects, i don't remember 100%, but i think that the short AAL will give a stiffer ride than the long AAL. they will also combat wheel hop.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...5&autoview=sku
if all you want is lift, then use a longer shackle, or use a lift/lowering block.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...5&autoview=sku
if all you want is lift, then use a longer shackle, or use a lift/lowering block.
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I have re-arched springs. Ride is fine. Gave me 3" or so of lift and they flex damn well too. If you're on a budget and can't afford a new leaf pack, take em to a spring shop and have re-arched (cost me around $110 total for both rears).
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From: Upstate,NY
The only limit is the length of the U bolts you use.
But keep in mind more leaves are not necessarily better.
But regardless of whether you replace them with new or junk yard springs , buy new U bolts and re-torque them a couple times within 100 miles.
But keep in mind more leaves are not necessarily better.
But regardless of whether you replace them with new or junk yard springs , buy new U bolts and re-torque them a couple times within 100 miles.
You guys do the most redneck things in hawaii
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Actually, I had the springs re-arched w/ the addition of two leaves to the pack. What that did was actually strengthen the pack, provide lift and provide stability in ther rear end. Axle hop is minimized and as far as the price goes I couldn't beat it. And heck yah we're rednecks, but they call us Kanak's.
BTW, installing add-a-leaf probably wouldn't have given me as much lift of stability; plus it would have made stiffened the ride too much.
BTW, installing add-a-leaf probably wouldn't have given me as much lift of stability; plus it would have made stiffened the ride too much.
my *** end flex's out great and i have a pretty smooth ride.if anything rearched springs are gonna give you the worse ride. i'm not talking about a little arch to get a few inches, i'm talking rearched like you see on show trucks and mud trucks, when the leaf pack looks like a U
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From: chino hills ,ca
Actually, I had the springs re-arched w/ the addition of two leaves to the pack. What that did was actually strengthen the pack, provide lift and provide stability in ther rear end. Axle hop is minimized and as far as the price goes I couldn't beat it. And heck yah we're rednecks, but they call us Kanak's.
BTW, installing add-a-leaf probably wouldn't have given me as much lift of stability; plus it would have made stiffened the ride too much.
BTW, installing add-a-leaf probably wouldn't have given me as much lift of stability; plus it would have made stiffened the ride too much.
ther is no way in holyhell that combo will ever work that way u claim if ur gonna post up info lik this ud better back it up with proof with pics andthey had better be good ones
i wannt see a pic of the leaf pack itself flexed out
lemme link the front first, i already see all sorts of problems with the front shackle(the topic of the thread is bent leaf springs right?). i wish i hadn't done it but we didn't have time to take the exhaust manifolds off and reroute the fuel lines, then drill the frame. :shrugs: wheel it till it breaks right?
I'll be out there at some point, i want to wheel the rubicon and head up to holister too.
I'll be out there at some point, i want to wheel the rubicon and head up to holister too.
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From: chino hills ,ca
lemme link the front first, i already see all sorts of problems with the front shackle(the topic of the thread is bent leaf springs right?). i wish i hadn't done it but we didn't have time to take the exhaust manifolds off and reroute the fuel lines, then drill the frame. :shrugs: wheel it till it breaks right?
I'll be out there at some point, i want to wheel the rubicon and head up to holister too.
I'll be out there at some point, i want to wheel the rubicon and head up to holister too.
the fun factor realy isnt there unless u get a huge number of drunks with rigs where they wheel on top of each other hollister looks fun though
but seriously if u want the hardest trails and most enjoyable in the states
u really need to check out the hammers
no.. texas is like wheelin on one piece of granite, ever heard of Katemcy?
i'll come out, give it time. i need a tow rig and lots of money to fund the trip, and a job that'll give me like 2 weeks off.
i'll come out, give it time. i need a tow rig and lots of money to fund the trip, and a job that'll give me like 2 weeks off.
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From: chino hills ,ca
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