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[chap79]

I knew what is was doing when I went 4"+. But you always hope to have the truck that will just absorb the difference. I'll try a DC driveshaft first. It that doesn't fix it I'll go full bore cut and turn plus Y or 3 link.

But if I'm going to open that can of worms why stop? 1 tons?

 

[chap79]

Got this from my brother. His Nissan Patrol.

 

[chap79]

Lengthened the rear LCAs today to correct the driveshaft angle. Overall increase of 9/16". Sleeved inside and out.

 

[Overlandeffex]

That looks awesome!!!

 

[Dragos80]

Installed the new springs and shocks. Big difference in the way the rear of the truck is handling now. It no longer wallows through dips and corners. Much improved. Over all I gained about an inch of height in the front and two inches in the rear. Which is exactly what I wanted.

Here's some pictures of the springs as promised.

This is the OME 850 next to the 3051.
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863 compared to 3052
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So far I am very pleased with the stance. Distances measured from center of hubs to the bottom of the fender flare are:

Front - 25"
Rear - 26"

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I also took some time today to replaced the exhaust hanger cushions before and after the muffler.

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I didn't take a picture but I made some addition 1/8" spacers to go between the new cushions and the mounts to raise the exhaust 1/4". This doesn't sound like much however; the front outrigger of my passenger slider is so close to the catalytic converter flange that it makes contact when starting the truck or when the motor is under load.

Drivetrain rattles and chatter make me paranoid

Do you recall what the 850/863 netted you in height? Bottom of the flare - center hub.

 

[chap79]

Do you recall what the 850/863 netted you in height? Bottom of the flare - center hub.

If I remember correctly it was ~ 23.5" front and 24.5" rear. I later installed a 1" spacer to lift the front and liked the way the truck looked and handled while unloaded.

 

[Dragos80]

Yeah, but you were going for the 4" lift, which I am trying to stay away from














for now.

 

[chap79]

They may have been about .5" less. I've measured so many times I don't remember. @GW Nugget might know.

 

[Dragos80]

He got them already?

 

[chap79]

No. He's just played with springs enough he might recall the numbers.

I do have someone lined up for my old springs and shocks. Heavy fronts and the medium rears. My heavy rears are still up for grabs.

 

[Dragos80]

Trying to stay under 4", for obvious reasons.
I think I would be satisfied with a 3" lift.
Not planning on running 37"s and having to regear. I'll stick to a 35" maximum size.

 

[chap79]

3" is the magic number. Anymore than that and you have to start changing or extending all sorts of things.

At 3" all that was needed was springs, shocks, caster correction, and extended breather lines. Optional was extended brake lines, longer bump stops, swaybar drop brackets, bracket for LSPV and parking brake,

At 4" you need all the optional stuff plus correcting driveshaft angles. DC front driveshaft or massive customization to the front axle. And the rear pinion angle has to be lowered with either shorter upper control arms or by extending the lowers.

 

[baldilocks]

9/16 is a huge increase in LCA length. How will that play out when you stuff one of those 37's up in the wheel well?

 

[Dragos80]

I got half of that 3" list already, except for the actual suspension components.

 

[baldilocks]

3" is the magic number. Anymore than that and you have to start changing or extending all sorts of things.

At 3" all that was needed was springs, shocks, caster correction, and extended breather lines. Optional was extended brake lines, longer bump stops, swaybar drop brackets, bracket for LSPV and parking brake,

At 4" you need all the optional stuff plus correcting driveshaft angles. DC front driveshaft or massive customization to the front axle. And the rear pinion angle has to be lowered with either shorter upper control arms or by extending the lowers.

Or rotate that rear pinion up out of the rocks, etc. and run a rear D.C. shaft.

 

[chap79]

9/16 is a huge increase in LCA length. How will that play out when you stuff one of those 37's up in the wheel well?

I hope I'm good . Last time I checked it I I had enough room. Guess I'll check it tomorrow and see where I'm at.

 

[Dragos80]

Where does one normally get a drop bracket for the parking brake?

 

[chap79]

I also need to make some skid plates for my frame side control arm mounts. Anyone just weld some plate in front of them to stiffen them up?

 

[chap79]

Where does one normally get a drop bracket for the parking brake?

Piece of 1/2" pipe cut 2" long and a longer bolt.

 

[chap79]

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