this is a dumb question but

[DUDELUX]

my mate and i were talking over a few coldies the other day and we were discussing plans for my lux. anyway, he told me that he heard from somewhere that there is a difference in length in leaf springs between single, extra cabs and dual cabs. i said bullsh!t and didnt worry about it. but thought id ask, you never know. the floor is open.........................

[ofr57]

i'm not a lux person
but my opinion would be there the same
how every year models differ

[fool_injected]

The only thing that makes this a stupid question is that you posted it in Gen Shit Shat instead of the Toyota Section

[V8Patrol]

He drives a toyota...... what did you expect




moved

Kingy

[RUFF]

my mate and i were talking over a few coldies the other day and we were discussing plans for my lux. anyway, he told me that he heard from somewhere that there is a difference in length in leaf springs between single, extra cabs and dual cabs. i said bullsh!t and didnt worry about it. but thought id ask, you never know. the floor is open.........................

All solid front axle leaf springs are the same length. Rears are the same length and fronts are the same length. Cab style has nothing to do with the spring lengths. Allthough dual cabs prob have extra leaves fitted from factory.

[LuxyBoy]

Your mate is talking about putting IFS rears up front in a solid axle. Yes they are longer.

[302 cruiser]

i dont think they put ifs rears up front in a solid lux they put ifs rears in the rears and solid rears up front

[LuxyBoy]

i dont think they put ifs rears up front in a solid lux they put ifs rears in the rears and solid rears up front

My bad you are correct Been a while since mine was done.

[Lux_89]

thats correct rear up front and ifs rears in the rear with long shackles.

[hobpedlar]

"i dont think they put ifs rears up front in a solid lux they put ifs rears in the rears and solid rears up front"


That is incredibly clear...lol
If you read the whole thread it is even clearer.
If the poor bloke was not confused before he sure as hell is now...Rofl


The should be an award for these types of responses at the end of each year.

[LuxyBoy]

thats correct rear up front and ifs rears in the rear with long shackles.

If you can't understand that it is time to return to your cave and start picking the lice from your peers hair

[macca81]

i can understand the concept fairly well.


you put the rear springs from a standard lux up the front, you keep the rear springs for an IFS lux in the rear and put new longer shackles on it. that is not at all confusing, infact its one of the more straightfoward answers i have seen onthis site

[zero]

to add dumb question to dumb question...

what does IFS mean? independent front suspension?

(sorry, new to the cars with more than one diff)

[macca81]

ya got it in one mate. and IRS means... wait for it... independant rear suspension!

[zero]

thanks mate

[DUDELUX]

thanks everyone, i just thought my mate was as dumb as he looks. but there is some sort of intelligence in his head after all, he will be pleased.

originally, he wasnt talking about putting rears up front, just about the leafs in general. but ill let him know that he was onto something.

thanks everyone

[RUFF]

i dont think they put ifs rears up front in a solid lux they put ifs rears in the rears and solid rears up front

Actually its also common to put IFS rears up front. Its just a bit more work than using stock rears up front.

[DUDELUX]

why put rear leaf springs on the front?? i mean, why go through all the work when you can buy aftermarket leaf springs that will bolt straight on??
does it raise vehicle more than aftermarket?? sounds like alot of work with shackles, angles, etc??

[Sic Lux]

They are longer than the std or aftermarket front packs which is a major factor to wheel travel. Also will get diff 50mm+ foward so you can run Bigger tyres also the longer the spring also the softer the ride. There is more reasons just a few that spring to mind

[LuxyBoy]

There is more reasons just a few that spring to mind

No Pun Intended

I remember mine was a custom pack with some from each.

[Sic Lux]

I think mine took 3-4 times to get it right either to much height or it'd sag drivers side Now it's level/ish

[DUDELUX]

ok thanks.

but is it worth while doing this conversion or should i just go with aftermarket leaf springs?? i was only planning 2 inch body lift, 3 inch raised springs with extended shackles and running 35s, not building a comp truck, just a rig i could be proud of. it will be a daily driver. possibly comps like jamboree of clubkhana type events will be in future but for now just weekend wheeling with friends. would i get enough flex from the above setup to get by?? what do you guys think??
thanks for all your help so far.
my mate wasnt talking about ruf but now he thinks that hes an expert.

[LuxyBoy]

3" raised springs will be quite hard and will not flex much at all.

[brad 93hilux]

3" raised springs will be quite hard and will not flex much at all.

Mine wern't.... jst gotta get the right ones.

Brad

[Sic Lux]

3" raised springs will be quite hard and will not flex much at all.

Mine wern't.... jst gotta get the right ones.

Brad

Could also run parbolics it'll give you the lift and be very flexy in the front with the right shock set up. They have there + and - as do all setups
http://www.westraliasprings.com.au/para.html

[PMT]

3" raised springs will be quite hard and will not flex much at all.

Mine wern't.... jst gotta get the right ones.

Brad

Could also run parbolics it'll give you the lift and be very flexy in the front with the right shock set up. They have there + and - as do all setups
http://www.westraliasprings.com.au/para.html

What are some of their negatives, interested in the concept

[Sic Lux]

"Aparently" they break after a while. Only being 2 leafs the torque twisting them is what kills them but i think this is greatly afected by how you drive as well.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/vi ... =parbolics