Delta VS
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Thanks for the feedback!I have recently installed the DVS bracket as well and thought I would share my .02.
Fortunately, my truck was pretty well dialed in or at least as much as possible with F&R adjustable Panhard bars front and rear etc. with a the full Slee 4" lift.
Since I already had the adjustable Panhard rear, I left it installed and adjusted to Center the rear after the panhard bracket installation, which I confirmed with a reputable alignment shop.
Like most, I ran into rear spring interference with the upper bolt. Would including an 80 MM bolt in the kit would remedy this? I am currently trying to source a slightly shorter 80mm bolt to find out if there is enough thread to properly lock or will go to the trouble of loosening the spring to turn it around like DVS suggests and has been done by others. My hesitation with switching bolt orientation was due to having the adj rear bar and first confirm rear end orientation/alignment and there was no bracket interference on the trail as 1 or 2 have experienced with the fatter springs, due to removal/adjustment creating an extra step to remove the spring again.
As far as ride and drive, I feel there is some improvement, definitely didn't hurt. A lifted 80 isn't going to be a sports car suddenly. A part of my impression could be due to the fact I was adjusted and dialed in pretty well with what I had and maybe because I have driven lifted 80 series trucks for 15+ years and likely have a mental adjustment programmed in my mind to react to Bumps in the road and in the Twisties!
If I were building another 80 lifted 3-4" and more, I would include or if I was experiencing drive issues consistent with rear panhard geometry after I had all caster etc. In spec this Seems to be a good product to help address.
With 80 series, anytime you can alter the suspension with a lift and find products that help bring it back closer to the prelifted design Toyota intended, you should be happier with the ride and drive. As I have found after a couple of 80 builds, there is some variation with each truck and each one requires some work to find the combination of components that work well together and this is a good addition to the 80 series parts consideration.
Just to be clear, there should be no need to go to the length of removing the spring to flip the bolt. If you pull the wheel, you can easily move the spring out of the way with a large enough lever. 80mm bolt is not long enough to get proper engagement in the nyloc.