so i went out again when the digi was feeling more agreeable and the sun was out and measured.

measured the front springs @ 47", 22" and 25" roughly-so it sits about 2" forward, as seen here:


another pic of the steering box (ifs, 4" from body mount with a reenforcing plate)


marlin hysteer on road:


steering on ditch flex compressed:


im definately getting >2" of horizontal flex between the TRE and the link under compression-and that is due to the axle being forward?

therefore, ill pick up or fab a drop hanger (any opinions on which?) springs, shackles, new hardware and bolts and theoretically im good to go?

thanks for your help roger, i can always rely on you for ready info <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> this should make the swap quicker and ease some of my curiousities about what the p/o had in there previously.


hunter.