Alcan's

[calico kid]

I'm getting 4" lift Alcans for the rear of the pig who has them and did you get them a little longer for a better shackle angel.
I was thinking 1 or 2" longer will that be enough?

 

[calico kid]

they are on the way

 

[Lucy_FJ55]

Well, what did you decide?

And, post up pics!

 

[CandyPants]

MIne just came in last week! 3" lift. I won't have them on for a while, but when I do I will post up pics too.

 

[Lucy_FJ55]

Well, I am still debating- go 3" or 4" Alcan's?!?

When ya'all have the lifts in do you mind posting some before/after pics? That would certainly help me decide. I have a 4" Safari lift kit on my trail pig and want something a little smaller or at most, the same height as the trail pig. That would be tall enough for this rig. It should be used for less rock crawlin', more family camping and mild wheelin'. I'm also still trying to decide on some tall/skinny tires to slap on my stock wheels. Any suggestions for tall/skinny, radial, slightly aggressive tires?

Thanks everybody! Carlos

 

[calico kid]

I am getting the 4" with 1" longer then stock. My pig is alway loaded down so the 4" should do nicely pic will be posted

I am going to canyon lands in 5 weeks to brake them in
so pics and a report will follow

 

[FJBen]

Well, I am still debating- go 3" or 4" Alcan's?!?

When ya'all have the lifts in do you mind posting some before/after pics? That would certainly help me decide. I have a 4" Safari lift kit on my trail pig and want something a little smaller or at most, the same height as the trail pig. That would be tall enough for this rig. It should be used for less rock crawlin', more family camping and mild wheelin'. I'm also still trying to decide on some tall/skinny tires to slap on my stock wheels. Any suggestions for tall/skinny, radial, slightly aggressive tires?

Thanks everybody! Carlos

I would definitely go for the 3" Alcan lift then. you've prolly seen these pics before. Front is Alcan 4" and 35's, rear is Safari and 33's. The Alcan is much taller than the safari, even tho they are both 4" lifts.

 

[Lucy_FJ55]

Thanks Ben!

I do remember that pic, but now it makes me wonder if I should go 2" or 3" with the stockers?

 

[CandyPants]

I did 3" with stock shackles and 33's. They aren't on there yet, but that's what I have sitting waiting to be installed when she comes back from the body shop. I am using mine for expedition type trips, some wheeling, but light. I want something I can get into and out of easier too.

 

[Lucy_FJ55]

Oooohh. I can't wait to see pics of your setup Heather. Please keep us posted.

Thanks, Carlos.

 

[calico kid]

well the springs came in and here they are

 

[calico kid]

here is one next to the piggy. it dose look big

 

[calico kid]

Heres one of the old spring, it has an add a leaf helper spring that is about all but done helping. I use this truck as an expedition rig.
I carry at least 300lbs on my trips. Up front I have a 2 1/2" shekel reversal lift. So it should sit nicly when loaded down and keep my tail from draging

 

[CandyPants]

They look great! I'll be interested to see how they look on. Mine are still sitting in the garage since the piggy is not back from the paint shop yet.

 

[Lucy_FJ55]

WOOT! Those look nice indeed. Can't wait to see them installed also.

 

[PabloCruise]

here is one next to the piggy. it dose look big

Those look pretty tall!

 

[bkfj40]

come on....we want installed pictures....




bk

 

[cruiser_guy]

Here's some pictures of my '76 '55 loaded with stock springs and tires and with the SOR 2 1/2" springs and stock tires and finally with the lift and 33"x9.5"x15" BFG Mud Terrains.

 

[calico kid]

come on....we want installed pictures....




bk

soon my friend this week theres a 45 in the way at the moment
just needs it's front axle swapped out. then it's me me me!!!

 

[calico kid]

Here's some pictures of my '76 '55 loaded with stock springs and tires and with the SOR 2 1/2" springs and stock tires and finally with the lift and 33"x9.5"x15" BFG Mud Terrains.

That is one sweet ride the lift looks graet!!



ps, you can still get 33x9.5 BFG's