Well, I finished the front IFS 4" lift last night on my 94 excab, and need some options for the rear. I have been talking to Roger Brown about a couple options, and hopefully the end product will involve some of his shackles. He recommended a new leaf pack, which is a great idea, but not really in the budget. I might be able to get ahold of some mazda leafs-- that in conjuction with shackles seems like it would do the trick? Anyone have any ideas on how to even up my rear so I can start driving this thing again? thanks

danny

Stick some additional leaves in there, see how much lift you get then get shackles to make up the difference.

You already have coils....but ever thought about doing something like this....it works well. http://www.gearinstalls.com/scottcoil.htm

excessive lift with a center coil can cause sway in cornering. Vertical gas shocks add more "control" of sway.

Er... Zuk... it's an x-cab... = leafs... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />

And that's a lot of weight to put in the center of the axle for more than a helper leaf - 4" lift? Axle wrap would be excessive on stock springs at that height.

I have the blocks and u-bolts from my Trailmaster 4" lift if you are interested in buying them for cheap PM me. I didn't have any issues with them - no axle hop or anything. Even if you don't want to get them used, I don't think they are super expensive new.

I swapped to Chevy springs which also match the front 4" lift pretty well. If you have a welder and some basic fab skills, this is an inexpensive swap. I got my springs for $50 from a swapmeet and made the hangers and shackles myself. You can also buy a swap kit from Sky manufacturing that will include the hangers and shackles. There's a whole lot of info on Pirate Bulleton Board's Chevy Spring Swap FAQ.

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