maximum flex with leaf springs? (1 Viewer)

[climber8483]

Doesn't work so much for the OP but what about S-10 springs? Looking at spring rates XJ's are 640, s-10 are 1050 and then 1/2 ton Chevy is around 1400. They are all around the same length too. Anyone have any experience with these? I have no clue what the spring rate for a landcruiser is.

 

[leftarmtan]

xj springs work well for me.Very soft and flexable.I do recommend a traction bar with these though.

 

[CruisinFJ60]

xj springs work well for me.Very soft and flexable.I do recommend a traction bar with these though.

If SOA and being wheeled a Trac bar should be used reguardless IMOP.

So how long are these XJ springs? still have not seen any length numbers.

 

[yzftaco]

Let me google that for you

If SOA and being wheeled a Trac bar should be used reguardless IMOP.

So how long are these XJ springs? still have not seen any length numbers.

 

[leftarmtan]

Let me google that for you

 

[cruiser88]

yep,63 inch? 2 or four wheel drive leaf packs?

Chevy pickup truck rear springs, front and back. Articulated shackles. Your shocks will be the limiting factor for both suspension travel and articulation.


Mark...

 

[CruisinFJ60]

Let me google that for you

I wish you coulda done that sooner ya lazy ass.

Not positive as I am going from memory...
Pretty sure they are 52 1/2" long with 29 inches on the long side..

 

[Hulsty]

Before you do anything you need to decide what you want to do with the car, what you want from it, your budget and what you can do yourself.

SOA doesnt really increase flex for the same bump clearances, it increases clearances tyre to body/chassis, under diff etc allowing potentially more flex and trail clearance.

Myself I was on a really tight budget and my car is a daily driver running upto 35''-36'' tyres offroad. I chose to remain with SPUA but still got excellent results with the front end, the rear worked ok but is limited by tyre to inner guard clearance, even with a 60 series rear axle. Modified front shock mounts are a must.

On this car I did a RUF (rear springs up front) combined with a 2'' extended shackle.

 

[cruiser88]

oh my god,I suddenly hate you nice cruiser

Before you do anything you need to decide what you want to do with the car, what you want from it, your budget and what you can do yourself.

SOA doesnt really increase flex for the same bump clearances, it increases clearances tyre to body/chassis, under diff etc allowing potentially more flex and trail clearance.

Myself I was on a really tight budget and my car is a daily driver running upto 35''-36'' tyres offroad. I chose to remain with SPUA but still got excellent results with the front end, the rear worked ok but is limited by tyre to inner guard clearance, even with a 60 series rear axle. Modified front shock mounts are a must.

On this car I did a RUF (rear springs up front) combined with a 2'' extended shackle.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

oh my god,I suddenly hate you nice cruiser

X2, that's definitely impressive.

 

[Hulsty]

X2, that's definitely impressive.

Thanks, was my old one, a FJ73, was pretty rough and ready, sold it and bought this BJ74.

Very different suspension setup in this one, I have 3'' lifted (now sagged) dobison springs, less flex but I can use stock ARB shackles for a better approach angle, combined with a sway bar this one drives much better.

 

[gothodgie]

sweeeeet....

 

[Mark W]

yep,63 inch? 2 or four wheel drive leaf packs?

Not 63... I want to call them 57s... been a while since I messed with them... maybe 56. it would be tough to fit 63s under a '40.

These came off of 4x4 trucks. 2 wheel drive pickups are pretty rare in these parts.


Mark...

 

[moonsy]

were would i be able to get shackles? they would have to post to ireland?

 

[CruisinFJ60]

73 and 74 series are my FAVORITE series. I want a HDJ(if available) 73 / 74 or HJ73 / 74

 

[serenity]

this is where i'm getting mine from. expensive ($599) but they do rock. someone on the board with a 60 series has them.

http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/store.php?cPath=10_16_21_321&osCsid=07b0e912d073464fbbe3edc22c719e82

Edit: pic added

 

[bigtoytravis]

I removed two leaves from my rear ironman springs and added extended shackles. The ride is 90% better with great articulation.
Ill try and post some updated pics.