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 Rear leafs flat as a board.
#970436
11/02/09 08:40 PM
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What is a good Combo? Im not looking for a quick fix really. Is there any leaf-packs that are pretty much a bolt up but with a good ride still? I plan on towing a small trailer soon as well. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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87 Montero SWB=Turbo diesel 4BT
T19 4sd with 205 transfer case
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Re: Rear leafs flat as a board.
[Re: 87monty]
#970437
11/02/09 08:42 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
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Find a truck spring shop and get the old ones re-arched and add a leaf. They retemper the steel, too, in most cases. Not very expensive at all...
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Re: Rear leafs flat as a board.
[Re: fasteddy]
#970438
11/02/09 08:46 PM
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It works pretty good? I think there is a shop downtown that may do it. So no other leaf pack that may bolt up?
What add a leaf do you suggest?
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87 Montero SWB=Turbo diesel 4BT
T19 4sd with 205 transfer case
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Re: Rear leafs flat as a board.
[Re: 87monty]
#970439
11/02/09 08:52 PM
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Around here it's Big Moe Spring and Brake, a chain, I think. I'd take their recomendation on the add on, if any. I'd also get the teflon interleaf thingys for smoother ride, and new bushings. Adding a leaf will make the pack a lot stiffer, which it may not need, and somewhat limit articulation...
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Re: Rear leafs flat as a board.
[Re: fasteddy]
#970440
11/02/09 09:29 PM
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Where would I find the bushing kit is there a part number or good aftermarket brand?
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87 Montero SWB=Turbo diesel 4BT
T19 4sd with 205 transfer case
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Re: Rear leafs flat as a board. *DELETED*
[Re: 87monty]
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11/06/09 03:37 AM
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Re: Rear leafs flat as a board.
[Re: fasteddy]
#970442
11/06/09 03:39 AM
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you could try spring over? If you figure 4-5" from SPOA and about 2" from sag you get about 3" lift...
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Re: Rear leafs flat as a board.
[Re: 87monty]
#970443
11/06/09 04:32 AM
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Ask the shop who does them. It's what I would do. Always ask the pros...
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Re: Rear leafs flat as a board.
[Re: 0778drz110]
#970444
11/07/09 09:41 PM
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Spring over? Sorry not sure what that is. I now have about 1.5 inches of down travel befor it hits the stops. Kind of annoying on the trails, and speed bumps for that matter!
I still have not called areound to see who does the work kevin was talking about been pretty busy this week.
2003 limited 20 year anniversary
96 SR
87 Montero SWB=Turbo diesel 4BT
T19 4sd with 205 transfer case
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Re: Rear leafs flat as a board.
[Re: 87monty]
#970445
11/08/09 02:27 AM
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leaf spring over the axle, stock springs are under the axle like a jeep YJ or samurai. Might not be a good idea since you're going turbo with 33s.... 1.5" uptravel right? not downtravel? You could do an add-a-leaf with maybe a re-arch with the toyota lift shackles to get some articulation <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
'88 Raider, 33" Maxxis, 2" body lift, 10K winch
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