4" lifts, eyes wide open

[concretejungle]

I hope you all are not talking to me about not making your own castor plates. I was simply stating that i had thought of making them myself also, and i was going to incorporate an adjustable castor similar to bjowett's system using the bolts from a 4runner IFS. But considering that i don't own a welder or a very accurate cutting tools, and the cost of steel is pretty high i was very satisfied with slee's plates as far as cost analysis goes. That's all. If you can make them then by golly go get er' done!!

 

[landtank]

I don't know what Rick has in mind either, but if you could move the front axle forward about 1 inch, that would be a good thing.

My end goal is to rotate the axle so it is in the same spot in relation to the rear bushing on the arm as from the factory. Is there a reason that you would want the axle further forward?

I'll pretty much know tomorrow what I can actually do and have a final design. Next week I'll have a card board model and will post up what it is I'm looking into doing.

Since I'm in the design stage still any constructive comments are welcome and the BS ones enjoyed.

 

[landtank]

I think I know what Rick has in mind. We looked at that option, but decided against it. Not as much from the making the plate standpoint, but from the fitting standpoint. Most people have a tough enough time doing the little cutting that is needed for these plates. Rick can let the cat out of the bag if he wants to.

Boy howdy!!! I'm not sure I even want to entertain the idea of selling a set to anyone. Plenty of opportunity to really screw up one's axle if your head ain't on straight. But the results could be unmatched!

 

[Cruiserdrew]

My end goal is to rotate the axle so it is in the same spot in relation to the rear bushing on the arm as from the factory. Is there a reason that you would want the axle further forward?

As the truck is lifted, the axle moves backward on the arc described by the leading arm. Thus, if you could design a plate to move the axle forward, it would put it back in the "stock" position under the truck.

 

[landtank]

As the truck is lifted, the axle moves backward on the arc described by the leading arm. Thus, if you could design a plate to move the axle forward, it would put it back in the "stock" position under the truck.

it will be in the stock position. If you are reffering to the wheel's position after the lift as it sits on a flat surface, then of course it will be a little back. But when you compress that side of the axle it will travel up and forward to the center of the wheel well. Placing the wheel so it looks right from the curb will increase rubbing on compression.

I don't see the point in designing a plate system that will create rubbing.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

I don't think at 1 inch you would have any rubbing. I really like the stance that the 80s have that run Slee's leading arms, which move the axle forward a bit more than an inch. If you could duplicate that with your plate idea, you could achieve the same thing without spending $700.

 

[landtank]

Well it's doable. Doing so would also allow for greater caster compensation for greater lifts. But using the stock setup as a target is a lot safer. It will be more clear once I get the the final design done this weekend and a mockup that everyone can visualize to better understand what it is I'm doing and the risks involved.