Good call. The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
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Good call. The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
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Well crap, I will have to see what I can do with those springs then and try to swap them out. I have the 3fe engine currently but eventually I want to do a diesel swap. either the 4BT or 6BT route.
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they are heavy engines so probably a lot.
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it seemed miller was on the top of everyone's list. From what you get at that price compared to getting dedicated units it seemed worth it.
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Miller is an excellent choice
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Dude have you been following my build... it’s all been done. This would be saving you a lot of time and money.
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Call Kurt @cruiseroutfit and tell him you want a long OME add a leaf for your rear stock springs your moving to the front.
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Yea apparently I need to learn the hard way. It’s not even that I haven’t researched, I just researched Toyota mini truck applications inadvertently.
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That’s why I’m thankful for IH8MUD members along the way. I too have learned along the way but really didn’t want to order the wrong parts... it pays tremendously to have the help on here.
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Alright so I got the proper Chevy 63” springs and got the cruiser back on stands on all 4 corners and now I need to grind.... all hangers....
So with the rear springs up front hangers need to be 45.87” apart according to the measurements @cruisermatt gave. What measurements did you all use for the Chevy 63’s in the rear?
So with the rear springs up front hangers need to be 45.87” apart according to the measurements @cruisermatt gave. What measurements did you all use for the Chevy 63’s in the rear?
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Dude. You have the springs, truck, axles, welder. Bolt it all together, tack it up, put the weight on it and see what it looks like.
You should know by now that just going off measurements is not the way to go about it.
You should know by now that just going off measurements is not the way to go about it.
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I know, but measurements will get me a baseline and some sort of starting point.
Can you remind me what size tires you are going with?
Yes, after our forklift flex tests last night on @Hojack rig we can provide some starting numbers for you to tune in to how you want/like. Now we'll just need @Hojack to measure those and post those up.
For axle placement we choose to move his rear axle back 1-1.5" and move his front axle forward 1 - 1.5" from the stock location. With 37s stuffed we had the clearance in the rear. Up front we are running into the front lower part of the fender, but... we stuck to a shackle forward design so the axle moves forward when flexed. On a SR the front axle will move back so it will be a good idea for you to move your axle forward just a little (1" from stock location) to give you room at the rear of the fender for the tires to stuff. If you are fine doing some fender cutting you can go a little further and gain the advantage of a longer wheel base.
Yes, after our forklift flex tests last night on @Hojack rig we can provide some starting numbers for you to tune in to how you want/like. Now we'll just need @Hojack to measure those and post those up.
For axle placement we choose to move his rear axle back 1-1.5" and move his front axle forward 1 - 1.5" from the stock location. With 37s stuffed we had the clearance in the rear. Up front we are running into the front lower part of the fender, but... we stuck to a shackle forward design so the axle moves forward when flexed. On a SR the front axle will move back so it will be a good idea for you to move your axle forward just a little (1" from stock location) to give you room at the rear of the fender for the tires to stuff. If you are fine doing some fender cutting you can go a little further and gain the advantage of a longer wheel base.
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Thank you, I’m running 35 inch tires.
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Family day today so I’ll have to do this during the work week when I have time.
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No rush. Welder is back-ordered
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Also having the measurements given to you is one thing knowing why the measurements are what they are is way different. This is a helpful forum but it everyone just gave out info no one would learn anything and what if the info is wrong how would you fix it if you dont know how to. I am not trying offended you or anything
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I didn't take offense, I made the mistake before because I didn't have a welder and was paying someone to come out and weld for me. So I was hoping to get it right the first time. The crappy MIG welder I was using to tack wasn't strong enough when I was putting weight on the welds they broke, so hence just winging it. I recognized there was issues which is why I am getting more tools and doing all the rework.
