Alcan springs for my 60

[marcfj60]

Proffitts Cruisers is auctioning some used Alcan springs on ebay and I'm thinking of bidding on them. Here is the link. I know that Alcan springs are considered very good (Jon has some - I think) but the claimed lift is more than I think I would want. Opinions? Do you think I could reduce the lift height by removing one leaf? How much more trouble and expense should I expect getting bushings and shackles? Obviously, I'll need to get some new shocks as well. I got a quote from Alcan a couple years ago in it was about $1,100 for a set of four new ones. I'm just looking for some advice here. The auction ends in 2 days.

Marc

 

[Cruisergreg]

I have the Alcans and they've been great. You probably don't need to worry about too much lift - I don't think you can have too much lift on a 60 until you get into the spring-over range. You certainly don't NEED to get new shackles but they're certainly easy to find but you will need new shocks. I won't try removing leafs - that would mess up the K-value and therefore spring rate that Alcon intended. Don't be fooled by the arch in the picture, mine looked llike that when they came.

 

[SteveLCetc]

Alcan's are indeed great. I wouldn't worry about too much lift with them - you may have to get or make some slider/running board combination to assist in passenger side access is all...

 

[marcfj60]

Alcan's are indeed great. I wouldn't worry about too much lift with them - you may have to get or make some slider/running board combination to assist in passenger side access is all...

Danise didn't think this was as funny as I did.

 

[slimbuddha]

Alcan's are indeed great. I wouldn't worry about too much lift with them - you may have to get or make some slider/running board combination to assist in passenger side access is all...

Danise didn't think this was as funny as I did.

I know the slider/step combo must come before I get the 2" OME lift, otherwise, i'll have to hang a fire-escape latter that deploys when I open the door so that I can get in.

 

[TroutRunner]

I don't know what all this talk about ladders is? I can still slide my arse onto my seat from the ground in mine.

G

 

[Pyro-boy]

It looks like a good deal. You could run some 33" tires with no problem. When you put sliders, a front, and rear bumper, It should be just right.

Vince

 

[Ruadhrigh]

I don't know what all this talk about ladders is? I can still slide my arse onto my seat from the ground in mine.

G

Yeah but can the

Molly got used to the running start and jump with my old pickup (4.5'' lift) so she doesn't miss the running boards on the 80.

 

[pappy]

Proffitts Cruisers is auctioning some used Alcan springs on ebay and I'm thinking of bidding on them. Here is the link. I know that Alcan springs are considered very good (Jon has some - I think) but the claimed lift is more than I think I would want. Opinions?

Maybe too late for my pennies.

I have a set on the rear of the 4Runner and really like them. I have a full set on da'40 but I haven't driven it so I don't have an opinion. Seems like I had a set on my 85 pickup too.

 

[Beowulf]

I have a full set on da'40 but I haven't driven it so I don't have an opinion.

Speaking of da'40 ......


-Mike-

 

[marcfj60]

I just couldn't bring myself to take the leap. I know I might get a good deal on the springs, but then I would start a chain reaction that would milk my bank account very quickly. Bushings, shackles, shocks, tires, wheels, gears........

 

[pappy]

I just couldn't bring myself to take the leap. I know I might get a good deal on the springs, but then I would start a chain reaction that would milk my bank account very quickly. Bushings, shackles, shocks, tires, wheels, gears........

No comment.

 

[Pyro-boy]

I just couldn't bring myself to take the leap. I know I might get a good deal on the springs, but then I would start a chain reaction that would milk my bank account very quickly. Bushings, shackles, shocks, tires, wheels, gears........

Is this a bad thing?

 

[evanz80]

Sounds perfectly "normal" to me...

 

[BionicCruiser]

i say, take a good deal when it is found. you could always put the springs in the shed and wait for a deal to come up on the extras. kinda like making payments, but only when you want to make it.
If you wait 'till later when you are ready to take the "plunge", it will cost twice as much. i have several parts lying in the garage waiting for when i get the rest together.

 

[SteveLCetc]

i say, take a good deal when it is found.

I agree - jump on a good deal when you can get it. Shove them in the shed, but grab them...

 

[marcfj60]

The winning bid was $306 (plus $75 for shipping). That was out of my price range anyway.

 

[sirenmoses]

And if I saw what you were looking at they were 6" of lift. You'd need a portable ladder for the family!