Have not found any pictures of lift springs used on springovers. I am going to run 39" boggers and think I'll need the extra high to fit them. Any pic's would be helpful. Thanks
Pic's 2.5" lift springs soa 60's
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Here are a couple. Not really great pics for hight info but here ya go. SOA W/ OME 2.5 lift. SOA W/2.5 springs wil lNOT give you enough room for 39 boggers unless you get crazy with the saws all. You will prolly need a combo of things to make it work eg: lift springs, body lift and crazy saws all work. What engine are you going to run to turn those tires?
You might want to check over at pirate, there is a long thread with tons of 60/62 SOA rigs, many with lift springs.
Here ya go
You might want to check over at pirate, there is a long thread with tons of 60/62 SOA rigs, many with lift springs.
Here ya go
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Here's mine before I lowered it by de-arching the springs. SOA with OME HD 2.5" lift kit. Really nice ride but a little too tall for me, especially when off-camber. In the pictures are 35x12.5 tires on 10" rims. You can fit 37's with this combination, but for 39's, you'll have to do some trimming, I agree. I'm not a fan of body lifts, but that may also get you a little extra height.
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Here's another one that shows some of the rear clearance afforded by the big lift:
Hi
You really want to use flat springs for the best articulation, u can gain lift with longer shakles or liftblocks or betterstill longer springs.
38'S fit pretty easy on a spoa if done right, did somebody say they cut there fenders??
Not necessary.
Cheers Rob
You really want to use flat springs for the best articulation, u can gain lift with longer shakles or liftblocks or betterstill longer springs.
38'S fit pretty easy on a spoa if done right, did somebody say they cut there fenders??
Not necessary.
Cheers Rob
akcruzers said:
wow, kinda crazy how those pics look almost identical to the pics my dad has of the family in the rocky mountains with is '88 62....not as nice of a lift in our pics tho
RoMpErStOmPeR said:
He indicated that he wanted to run 39 boggers, that's why I said he would need a combo of lift springs, cut fenders and body lift.
As far as running 38's with trail gear? it can be done with narrow tires but not with 12.5" or 13.5" wide tires w/o help.
Just my opinion I could be wrong.
G
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Got any pics of your 62, RomperStomper? I'm also curious about the fit!
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Ya I think lift springs, fender trimming and a body lift is what I'll have to run. I guess I'll start with just lift springs then trim and add the bodylift if I need it.
Another question, what lift springs are going to be the best. I dont want them to sag out right away.
Another question, what lift springs are going to be the best. I dont want them to sag out right away.
Yep here ya go!
Heres one from below, of the new trac bar i just made
Works a treat!
Cheers
Works a treat!
Cheers
2 inch lift springs (SOA) with 35s. 35s look tiiiinnnyyy, I want to run 37s since it is my DD still. But I think I could run 39s with out much trouble.
RoMpErStOmPeR said:
Nice. The SR adds about 2" in the front also. Thats huge when it comes to tire clearance when turning the big tires under compresion and loaded.
Later,
G
AkWhtBst said:
Depends on how much money you want to spend. I'm on ole man heavys with an extra leaf in the front. The are a multitude of 2.5" springs out there. the ole man springs are generally accepted as the best riding. But remeber that you are going to get a better and softer ride in the SOA configuration due to the change in force on the spring when installed over the top. You can do a search for opinions on which springs, and you will get fourty eleven different answers. 2.5"spring tend to be softer riding than there counterpart in a 4" version. But if you want to run 39's you will need some serious lift, especialy if you carry alot of trail gear and weigh it down. Remember that when you carry weight it changes things conciderbly.
Good luck with the project and post up som pics so we can see the progress.
By the way what engine, gearing, axles are you going to run with the 39's? Gonna need some strength and power!!!.
Good luck,
G
RoMpErStOmPeR said:
...that is one beaut of a cruiser...this is going into my collection of pics to show my dad to talk him into lifting the 62 and making it more OR capable
Romperstomper,
quick question: is your pinion getting enough lube? and are you getting a vibration with your pinion set up like that? seems like the u-joints would not vibrate each other out like they are suppose to?
quick question: is your pinion getting enough lube? and are you getting a vibration with your pinion set up like that? seems like the u-joints would not vibrate each other out like they are suppose to?
I had my pinion rotated up too high and had to knock it back down. It was giving me a vibration and groan. Now its back to the stock postion with no vib or groan.
OK, I just looked at the d-shaft angle of two different trucks.
With a steep angle don't you just bring the lube level up to the pinion by moving the fill plug up?
Which way should the drive shaft go? Slip joint to the front, or....?
Effects on the brakes and breaking when the shoes are rotated?
devo
With a steep angle don't you just bring the lube level up to the pinion by moving the fill plug up?
Which way should the drive shaft go? Slip joint to the front, or....?
Effects on the brakes and breaking when the shoes are rotated?
devo
devo said:
You can weld a second fill plug bung at a higher level on the cover to bring your lube level up. I have just parked on a bank next to the garage and over filled my diffs. A lot of lube seems to get thrown and slung around in ther so depending on the steepness of the pinion angle they seem to get lubed pretty well. I only have about 12,000 miles on my thirds with 4:88's but have not had any problems to date. Due to the amount of deep water crossings i do I change my lube very frequently so that may help too.
As far as the slip joint on the DS. I have double cardens at the TC front and rear, so my slip joint is down. If you dont have Double cardens then most people run the slip joint up, although some run it down, beleiving that it allows moisture to escape.
Later,
G
