stupid leaf question

[xj33]

i have just bought a set of raised springs for a hi lux .do the longer springs go on the front or back

[Z()LTAN]

the back mate

[xj33]

thats what i thought but the shackles sit right back almost horizontal

[Z()LTAN]

on the back or the front?

U sure they are hilux springs?

[xj33]

on the back they 3" lifted springs from lockt up 4x4.i shouldnt have to move spring mount for these should i ??

[Narrowscopeofreality]

'These springs are longer than stock at 132cm and require the relocation of springs mounts to fit.'

From the Locktup website..

[xj33]

[quote][/These springs are longer than stock at 132cm and require the relocation of springs mounts to fit.'

From the Locktup website..quote] thanks i didnt notice that

[xj33]

do you know how far to move the spring mount forward?????

[Zuri92]

it depends on what shackle length you are going to use, and what you want to do with the vehicle.

the easiest way is to decide on the length of shackle you want to use then bolt the shackle to your chassis.

next measure the length of your spring, eye to eye along the arch, so how long it will be when flat.

then you zip tie, the shackle to chassis so it sits horizontal (do not have leaves in vehicle) you measure fron the end of the shackle your spring bolts onto (the pin) forward in a straight line, you want to position the front pin / hanger 10mm forward of the length of the spring. this means that when the spring is fully compressed and sitting flat, the shackle is almost maxed out as far as how far it can go back and up, but because you added 10mm it wont max it out and ruin your spring. setting it up like this allows for the maximum ammount of shackle downtravel and therefore flex. the shackle may have more angle than most people recommend but it works and works well (just look at my truck).

if you plan on carrying loads then move the front pin forward another inch. this will make the shackle sit more upright and therefore make your springs behave as if they were firmer and they will handle loads better.

if you can neatly cut off your existing hanger you can use it. or you will need to buy new ones.

also consider the centre pin location and where it will locate your rear diff, you might have to move the shackle mount rather than the front fixed pin in order to maintain your original diff location. measure your spring to determine this.

i just read the springs are 132 cm long, stock is 120, so you could just move one of the mounts forward or back (depending o which one you move) 120mm but this will not give optimum shackle angle, it will work though.