I am done screwing with the body for a while, so I decided that it is time to complete the suspension. I origonally entertained FJ80 coils but I really didn't like them on my Taco. Coils seem to off-load too much for my taste. I don't want to do do a conventional SOA as it lifts an already top-heavy beast too high for me. What I am going to try to do for the rear is a SOA in the rear with Waggy rear leafs (55-56" long). I am going to French the frame and mount the front eye inside of it.
This shoule help keep me down to 3-4" of lift and still have a decent shackle length.
I think am going to move the rears up front, SUA, using the existing hanger. This should move the axle about 1" forward. I will then shorten the front of the frame and mount the shackle pivot high on the frame. This will allow for a long shackle also. I considered a shackle reversal but this train of thought makes good sense to me: http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/shackle-reason.php
I am sure there are some holes in my plan. Can I get some filler? Any links to similiar mods?
This shoule help keep me down to 3-4" of lift and still have a decent shackle length.
I think am going to move the rears up front, SUA, using the existing hanger. This should move the axle about 1" forward. I will then shorten the front of the frame and mount the shackle pivot high on the frame. This will allow for a long shackle also. I considered a shackle reversal but this train of thought makes good sense to me: http://www.ih8mud.com/tech/shackle-reason.php
I am sure there are some holes in my plan. Can I get some filler? Any links to similiar mods?