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some pics of 33 and two inch lift with raised guards
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:37 pm
by jcianci
ok here are some shots of a test run with the bigger rubber on. Got almost all of the rubs sorted out. The extra track makes a huge difference to stability. anyway enjoy.
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:55 pm
by zooker
What backspacing do you have on your rims?? and do the tyres rub on the springs on full steering lock?
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:12 pm
by jcianci
i think - 30? you can just feel the lugs touch the spring on full lock. While im here, where can i get some extended shackes?
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:30 pm
by cutzook
make em yourself or snake racing make em as well as a few other places that i cant think of
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:42 pm
by alien
dont extend more than 1" (1/2" lift) it changes the pre-load on the leaf and shortens its life - makes the ride bumpier too...
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:05 pm
by nicbeer
Alien - where u get that info?
jcianci - Got any pics of what u done to the guards and how u did them.
cheers
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 10:11 pm
by alien
i thought it was common knowledge?
ive heard it from a few suspension guys also..
basically by changing the angle of the leaf using a shackle, one end of the leaf bears more weight than the other end, this makes a harsher ride and tends to shag out that end of the leaf at the same time... you're basically changing its pivot point from the diff to somewhere offset from it.
The best way to run longer shackles is to also run a longer leaf to counter it =) - so ive been told.
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:01 am
by Red_Zook
