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this is a dumb question but
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this is a dumb question but
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.........................
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
Re: this is a dumb question but
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.DUDELUX wrote: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.........................
"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.
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.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is.
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
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
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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
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
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
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??
does it raise vehicle more than aftermarket?? sounds like alot of work with shackles, angles, etc??
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
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.
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.
MrsForby wrote: Oh I desperately truly love the taco.
Mine wern't.... jst gotta get the right ones.LuxyBoy wrote:3" raised springs will be quite hard and will not flex much at all.
Brad
3.0L turbo diesel, 4" lift, bud's front housing, track assasin cv's, air lokker front + Rear, beadlock'd 37 stickies, high steer, 15.5" travel ranchos, high pinion diff and coils on the rear
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 setupsbrad 93hilux wrote:Mine wern't.... jst gotta get the right ones.LuxyBoy wrote:3" raised springs will be quite hard and will not flex much at all.
Brad
http://www.westraliasprings.com.au/para.html
plenty of parts on the bench
Sic Lux wrote: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 setupsbrad 93hilux wrote:Mine wern't.... jst gotta get the right ones.LuxyBoy wrote:3" raised springs will be quite hard and will not flex much at all.
Brad
http://www.westraliasprings.com.au/para.html
What are some of their negatives, interested in the concept
"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
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/vi ... =parbolics
plenty of parts on the bench
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