SOA actually happening! OLD: My SOA Laundry list
Ok, I've gone too long without wheeling. I'm gonna do it (finally). . .
. . . ok maybe it'll be done by summer.
I'm going to SOA my 60, I'm going to get the hardware from (http://proffittscruisers.com/suspension/soa.html), I don't plan to cut and turn, I plan on welding the brackets on at a 3 degree angle. I will be using stock springs, I'll add a leaf if needed but they don't look bad. I'm going to go with a high stear setup, I will get the arms from (http://www.4x4labs.com/products/steeringarms.html) and I'm not sure if I'm going to get the rods from them, I'll probably decide that when I look at my setup, I don't think they really need to be that tough, I'm more of a mudder/trail rider than a real rock crawler. For now I'm going to go with rubber brake lines, SS in the future when I recover from this : ) I want to gear it to 4.56 and not lower because when my 2f dies (its got 200k miles so I've got 50/100 left <shrug>) I'm looking at the diesels.
Right now though the engine is strong (according to the mechainic) and only leakes a little oil. Other than that, oh and the PS has a slow leak, the thing is strong.
Its getting a set of 35x12.5x15 Traxus Muds on Rock Crawler 97's 15x8 w/3.75 backspacing. I've already got a rear bumper (not complete but on and sturdy) and a front bumper half done in the garage. Still haven't gotten to working on side skirts/guards. Changed jobs from a steel shop to a group doctors office. . . and I haven't bought a welder yet. I'll have to have someone do the welding for the axles.
I know don't SOA but a 4-4.5" lift is about the same and most of the same work, but I don't plan on going higher than 35s and I won't go higher than stock springs.
Now on to the questions. . .
What am I forgeting (I'm sure theres a lot and know theres something)?
Its been a long time since I've heard anything about parabolic springs, any users still out there?
With the kit for the SOA they say cut into the frame and make new mounts for your front shackles, but can't I reversal, or get 1" shorter shackles to match the back?
Lots of here or theres on drivelines, will I need to extend (there's a local shop so its not a problem if I do)?
I will probably update questions when I can think of more.
Oh, hehe... almost forgot, if you want pics, let me know what where and how. I'm not much of a picture taker so LET ME KNOW! Also any measurements anything else LET ME KNOW! I'll do whatever you guys want . . . ok maybe that was a little extreme. I'll get the info you guys want if I'm doing it but I need to know what you want : )
Ok, I've gone too long without wheeling. I'm gonna do it (finally). . .
. . . ok maybe it'll be done by summer.
I'm going to SOA my 60, I'm going to get the hardware from (http://proffittscruisers.com/suspension/soa.html), I don't plan to cut and turn, I plan on welding the brackets on at a 3 degree angle. I will be using stock springs, I'll add a leaf if needed but they don't look bad. I'm going to go with a high stear setup, I will get the arms from (http://www.4x4labs.com/products/steeringarms.html) and I'm not sure if I'm going to get the rods from them, I'll probably decide that when I look at my setup, I don't think they really need to be that tough, I'm more of a mudder/trail rider than a real rock crawler. For now I'm going to go with rubber brake lines, SS in the future when I recover from this : ) I want to gear it to 4.56 and not lower because when my 2f dies (its got 200k miles so I've got 50/100 left <shrug>) I'm looking at the diesels.
Right now though the engine is strong (according to the mechainic) and only leakes a little oil. Other than that, oh and the PS has a slow leak, the thing is strong.
Its getting a set of 35x12.5x15 Traxus Muds on Rock Crawler 97's 15x8 w/3.75 backspacing. I've already got a rear bumper (not complete but on and sturdy) and a front bumper half done in the garage. Still haven't gotten to working on side skirts/guards. Changed jobs from a steel shop to a group doctors office. . . and I haven't bought a welder yet. I'll have to have someone do the welding for the axles.
I know don't SOA but a 4-4.5" lift is about the same and most of the same work, but I don't plan on going higher than 35s and I won't go higher than stock springs.
Now on to the questions. . .
What am I forgeting (I'm sure theres a lot and know theres something)?
Its been a long time since I've heard anything about parabolic springs, any users still out there?
With the kit for the SOA they say cut into the frame and make new mounts for your front shackles, but can't I reversal, or get 1" shorter shackles to match the back?
Lots of here or theres on drivelines, will I need to extend (there's a local shop so its not a problem if I do)?
I will probably update questions when I can think of more.
Oh, hehe... almost forgot, if you want pics, let me know what where and how. I'm not much of a picture taker so LET ME KNOW! Also any measurements anything else LET ME KNOW! I'll do whatever you guys want . . . ok maybe that was a little extreme. I'll get the info you guys want if I'm doing it but I need to know what you want : )
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