Looks like I need to lift the 45 a bit. The springs are just whupped. I'm on the bump stops now and it's causing me exhaust and driveshaft issues. Anybody got any good early stock or 2.5" 40 springs?
Springs needed
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55 springs have centered pins. I would have to measure and see where that would put my axle. 4" would be more lift than I want, I think. I really like the height it sits at now, but it's just causing problems.
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For reference, I think my 40 is on those exact 4" sua rc leafs. I like the height
Gonna have to lift it to fit those 37's you'll wanna put on it next month.
Wont he have to fire up the delorean and travel back to 1992 to pick a set up?
I should mention that these springs suck. They ride like a Mack truck....
Well they are rough countrys.
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I checked what I have laying around the shop. It looks like I tossed the springs from Marks 40. I have one set of 40 rears and one 55 front. The 55 front is the same length as the 45 fronts, except with centered pins. If I could find the other 55 front that might be the ticket. I'll have to measure to see if it cures my drive shaft problem of just creates more.
It looks like Luke might have pulled some leaves when it was to be a spring over buggy. The other packs have 7 leaves and the 45 only has 6.
The rear 40 pack is too long for the front of the 45, but too short for the rear. I might be able to steal some leaves out of it. They also have some long shackles that I could definitely use in the rear.
Another option is a dead 40 on CL in Hammond. I'd throw in some money and go get it for the springs if someone else needs some 78 parts.
It looks like Luke might have pulled some leaves when it was to be a spring over buggy. The other packs have 7 leaves and the 45 only has 6.
The rear 40 pack is too long for the front of the 45, but too short for the rear. I might be able to steal some leaves out of it. They also have some long shackles that I could definitely use in the rear.
Another option is a dead 40 on CL in Hammond. I'd throw in some money and go get it for the springs if someone else needs some 78 parts.
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Is the parts 55 still a roller? I'd hate to disable a rolling chassis.
I've got a set with 3 leafs I can toss under it. No motor so it should be fine..they still have the cool mitsu logos on them too.
If you want them my time here is limited, but I can pull them, just let me know.
If you want them my time here is limited, but I can pull them, just let me know.
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Looking at a chart of spring lengths I think 40 springs will work.
55 springs have close enough length, but the spring eye bushings are unique and the centered pins will move my axles in the wrong direction. Still a possibility but I'm leaning toward the rough countrys.
55 springs have close enough length, but the spring eye bushings are unique and the centered pins will move my axles in the wrong direction. Still a possibility but I'm leaning toward the rough countrys.
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Just to be sure - could you check the eye to eye length? just straight across should do. No need to try to bend the tape across the arc.
I put a 55 spring on today. It's not going to fit.
I put a 55 spring on today. It's not going to fit.