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i have just put second hand springs on the front of my hilux.when i first put them on the passenger side sat 2 or 3" higher than the drivers side so i took them out and swapped sides,now it sits level but the drivers side wheel is about an 1/2" closer to the back of the guard than the other side :

The drivers side springs should be stiffer to account for fuel tank, battery, and driver all on the one side. Thus new springs are marked left/ right.

The second hand springs are prob sagged, there is a few brands that can sag up to 2" just on the drivers side.

Brad

thats why i thought it was sitting higher on one side, and swapped them around but why does the drivers wheel sit further back than the other side now and how can i get the 2 front wheels to sit even

measure how far its back compared to the other side, weld up the old hole in the spring perch and re-drill it to suit

reaper01 wrote:measure how far its back compared to the other side, weld up the old hole in the spring perch and re-drill it to suit

WHAT? No don't do this!

Are both springs fitted the same way around? Military wrap to the front of the vehicle.

dont what me mate,
if the diff is back more on one side then the other why wouldnt you, its simple cheap and easier the chasing up another spring, that could be wrong

reaper01 wrote:dont what me mate,
if the diff is back more on one side then the other why wouldnt you, its simple cheap and easier the chasing up another spring, that could be wrong

Wow, you're a live one. Answer this for me. Why do you think the diff is out on one side?

XJ33: Are they raised springs to replace your stockers? Do you have an adjustable torque rod or a stock one?

Are they both front spring packs, not one rear/one front by mistake? And are they both out of the same donor vehicle?

reaper01 wrote:measure how far its back compared to the other side, weld up the old hole in the spring perch and re-drill it to suit

WHAT? Don't do this, every one knows it's better to cut the spring hanger off and move it forward1/2 inch

I think ray is on the right track. your torque rod/diff locator if standard may pull the drivers side further rearward due to the lift. get an adjustable one or remove it all together.

RAY185 wrote:

reaper01 wrote:dont what me mate,
if the diff is back more on one side then the other why wouldnt you, its simple cheap and easier the chasing up another spring, that could be wrong

Wow, you're a live one. Answer this for me. Why do you think the diff is out on one side?

XJ33: Are they raised springs to replace your stockers? Do you have an adjustable torque rod or a stock one?

I was going to say that I know Ray and he has NO IDEA what he is talking about. As if you would try and do it correctly!

When my springs were the wrong length I cut and shut the chassis to correct it. Had to re-do engine mounts too, cause the engine then ended up crooked.

The body is crooked a little now, but the diff is straight as bro!!

What you do then is loosen off the body mounts and pull the body back straight with a ratchet strap and weld the body on solid. Anyone knows that.

you guys crack me up.....

I hope people can decipher the sarcastic posts from the serious ones... Though it is pretty clear..

BadMav wrote:What you do then is loosen off the body mounts and pull the body back straight with a ratchet strap and weld the body on solid. Anyone knows that.

Dont second guess me mate!

Everyone knows the body is too thin to weld to the chassis. I was going to cut and shut all the body mounts next.

You have to do things properly. Welding the body on, is just a lazy mans way out!

Couldnt you just drive into a solid wall on the side that is too far forward to push it back enough so the whole thing sits straight again??

just make sure you put a tyre inbetween the font bar and wall. the last thing you want to do is scratch it

why isnt my diff straight?

cause your paint failed around where it bent

if you used better quality paint that could have been avoided.

should corner better with all that camber

why isnt my diff straight?

Would be nice to hear back from the OP on how he went. Shits me how most of these blokes never reply to their own help thread!

bj on roids wrote:

BadMav wrote:What you do then is loosen off the body mounts and pull the body back straight with a ratchet strap and weld the body on solid. Anyone knows that.

Dont second guess me mate!

Everyone knows the body is too thin to weld to the chassis. I was going to cut and shut all the body mounts next.

You have to do things properly. Welding the body on, is just a lazy mans way out!

Whats wrong with just using the ratchet strap to hold the body in position?

bj on roids wrote:When my springs were the wrong length I cut and shut the chassis to correct it.

I just cut 50mm out of the middle of one of the leaf springs and welded it back together.

Z()LTAN wrote:why isnt my diff straight?

Too much wheel spacer, and too much air under the tyre, right before it landed on something.

RUFF wrote:

bj on roids wrote:When my springs were the wrong length I cut and shut the chassis to correct it.

I just cut 50mm out of the middle of one of the leaf springs and welded it back together.

Genius, that is why you are on the big money!

Z()LTAN wrote:why isnt my diff straight?[/img]

well Duh!! you havent used blue shackles

lmao best thread for a while !

Z()LTAN wrote:why isnt my diff straight?

Drag link shrunk in the wash?

lol DL is from the snake highsteer kit i got in the beginning, the tie rod is 50od 22id hollowbar

yes the springs are in the right way .i dont think i will be cutting or welding anything just yet. I will remove the torque rod and see how it goes.i havnt been able to reply to any one as iv been interstate at my brothers wedding!