leaf springs 1980 Toy PU

[phoenixrider]

I need to replace the springs/shocks/bushings on my old 1980 PU. Don't want to spend major $$ either I just do mostly moderate offroading. I'm guessing the springs on it now are already some sort of lift as I have 33x12.50 on it with no probs as far as clearance goes. But the ride beats the crap out of me, and there is practicaly no flex right now.

I can do some fabrication like relocating the spring mounts for longer springs, if needed.

But, really just looking for a 'little' better ride, and better flex out of the suspension. I'm going to keep the 33x12.50 tires.

Thanks.

 

[WristPin]

is this a question, or are you advertizing work?

 

[phoenixrider]

Well, I had assumed that some people on this forum might have some opinions on various springs that they've installed on thier own trucks. There are a number of manufacurers out there, and it'd be nice to get some people's like and dislikes before commiting the money for any one particular brand

 

[WristPin]

oh.

a common thing to do is use 63" chevy 1/2 ton 3 leaf rear springs. cut off the front mount and relocate a new one 13" forward.

and also re-use the toy rear springs on the front axle. this relocates your axle forward for better approach angle.

drive shaft work will have to be done to accomadate.

 

[bigndn]

I have a 3.5" Explorer Pro Comp lift on my '85 mini. I don't like how rough it rides, but the lift is definately there and I could stuff 35s in with re-gearing. I plan on changing to the Chev long leaf rears and probably Jeep Waggy's on the front when I get time.