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Post by Ruggers »

hey guys what have other people down to lift leaf sprung vehicles. ive got a bj73 with a 2inch body lift and would like to get 4 inch lift in the springs but still be soft so they flex good. i was thinking 2-3 inch in springs with 1inch lift with shackles what are other peoples thoughts or have down. thanks chris
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Post by InSanE »

you can try spring over or get a nice 2" leaf pack and get some extended shackles they work well for me
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Post by Meldge »

Are you working a Body Lift into the equation. That will give you a bit of height on the sills, and also help clear larger rubber...
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Post by 4sum4 »

drop the body lift and go SPOA
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Post by Meldge »

4sum4 wrote:drop the body lift and go SPOA
Suppose you can do that too, but I'm from QLD, I can't... :bad-words:

I drove an old Surf with V8 and SPOA, felt really tippy... :armsup:
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Post by maty »

extend the length of the springs - gives you good flex and height.
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Post by bazzle »

maty wrote:extend the length of the springs - gives you good flex and height.
Good reply :P

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Post by greenhilux »

Meldge wrote:
4sum4 wrote:drop the body lift and go SPOA
Suppose you can do that too, but I'm from QLD, I can't... :bad-words:

I drove an old Surf with V8 and SPOA, felt really tippy... :armsup:

surfs came with SPOA, same as luxes :armsup:
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