Installing IFS leafs

Post by **HTH** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:21 pm

HEY guys,
started installing my IFS leafs in my Hilux this afternoon and as i went to put the them in i noticed they have a different type of bushes in the front.

They are 2002 model leafs. i tried to hammer them out but they wouldnt come out. And because you cant use just any bolt in the front like you can the rear i need to get them out.

Anyone no how to get them out?

Also has anyone installed IFS leafs without moving your rear shackle mounts.

Cheers Ppl

Post by **johno88** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:01 pm

maybe burn them out? use a press? as for moving the mounts, either use big arse shackles or move them.

Post by **308LUX** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:40 pm

i just ground mine back flush takes 5 min

And you will need longer shackles when retaining original position

check out the bible top of yota section

Post by **HTH** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:48 pm

My bolts wont fit threw the bushes, they have a metal part in the middle.
so grinding them flush wont help.

i think ill have to just drill them out or something simular.

thanks ppl

Post by **yamaha__308** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:43 pm

They are an absolute prick to get out. I ended up drilling around the outside of the sleeve and hammering the fark out of it.

Bush part number to suit IFS and original pin is Kelpro 27014K.

Post by **HTH** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:16 pm

Your good, very good haha. Exact answer I was looking for. Where did u get the bushes from? TJM?..

I was thinking If I was able to remove the metal part out of them I could just use the old ones, I'm guessing it's not worth it.

Many thanks

Post by **yamaha__308** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:57 pm

Repco, Bursons.. or similar.

The rubber is bonded to the sleeve. So its all gotta come out.

No worries.

Post by **HTH** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:39 pm

Ok well i finally got My IFS leafs in today, took wayyyy too long.
Was a mission to get the old bushes out, snapped 3 drill bits.
Ended up burning what was left out with an oxy... not fun

Heres some pics.. Not perfect shackle angle but will do for now

There is a 200kg tray yet to go on aswell..

Ive been told that the leaf springs should sit basicly flat so ive got heaps of down travel and a small amount down travel and also to keep the centre of gravity low..

But i am now back to pretty much stock height and i am getting 36 ET2's soon and will more than likely need a bit more height to help clear them,
how is this achieved in my situation? thanks, HTH

Post by **yamaha__308** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:33 pm

Shackle angle looks good how it sits now, but may go to shit when you put the tray back on. I would add a more arched leaf to the pack to lift it a little and improve the shackle angle. You also could try blocks and a antiwrap bar.

Post by **Willy Hilux** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:39 pm

I run 37" 's with only a 20mm body lift. Keep it low. I would go a anti wrap bar with long shackles like that. I won't limit flex but it will stop ya braking ya drive line.

Post by **4RUNNER_01** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:08 am

when u add the weight i can see those springs flattening and allow the shackle to go strait up against your chassis.

i have 190mm shackles and i had to move the mounts back about 30mm to make it not do what i mentioned above and added 2'' lift blocks to get the height back but 4runners are heavier so you might be right.

Post by **HTH** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:19 pm

Anyone got a picture of a working anti wrap bar set up?
why do i need them because of the longer shackles?

thanks everyone for your input

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