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ChevyMan0784
Lift & Lockers
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| 10/24/2008 10:03 AM |
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| Sooo, I was thinking about it, and I was wondering about the pro's and con's to Elliptical suspension. Where you cut one end off a leaf pack and flip it upside down and mount the eye on the axle and bolt the other end to the frame. Can anyone give me some tech tips or links that would outline what to do, expect, etc?? |
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gimmie fuel gimmie fire gimmie that which I desire-James Hetfield
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Dan Pitts
Body Lift
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| 10/24/2008 1:41 PM |
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| super flexy alot of wheel hop. |
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Danny Pitts
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lift it, fat chicks can't jump |
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ChevyMan0784
Lift & Lockers
Posts:699
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| 10/25/2008 10:03 AM |
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| Hmmm, tell me more!! lol |
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gimmie fuel gimmie fire gimmie that which I desire-James Hetfield
*Never give an Irish man good cause for revenge.
*Guns dont kill people, but they sure help!!
*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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yoda
Bone Stock
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| 10/25/2008 1:02 PM |
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ChevyMan,
you will still need to do a 4-link to locate the rear axle, but its not too tough and will combat all wheel-hop, axle wrap etc. if done correctly. Elliptical set ups are pretty cool and work well, the toghest part is finding the right spring rate for your rig. You are now only going to use about 2/3 of your spring pack, so you may have to add a few more cut down leaves to get the rate your after. You save money going with the Elliptical set-up because you don't have to buy coilovers, air shocks, etc, you can use junk yard springs to achieve your lift and flex.
Hope this helps,
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ChevyMan0784
Lift & Lockers
Posts:699
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| 10/25/2008 8:30 PM |
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| Yes that does help. Saving that money on the coilovers is kind of what I am after. Can I use my 8inch lift springs I already have on there?? That would be sweet. |
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gimmie fuel gimmie fire gimmie that which I desire-James Hetfield
*Never give an Irish man good cause for revenge.
*Guns dont kill people, but they sure help!!
*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
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| 10/26/2008 9:59 AM |
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Yes, and no. The original spring rate in your 8" leaf packs provided enough spring rate to hold your vehicle up in the air. When you cut your spring pack down by a 1/3rd, you will loose somewhere around 1/3rd of it's spring rate (e.g. lifting capability). So you'll need to add more springs to compensate for this.
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Rick Webster
Editor, 4X4REVIEW.COM - A Tork Media, Inc. Publication
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ChevyMan0784
Lift & Lockers
Posts:699
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| 10/26/2008 10:09 AM |
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| Or use my handy dandy electric nibblers to cut a bigger fender!! lol... |
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gimmie fuel gimmie fire gimmie that which I desire-James Hetfield
*Never give an Irish man good cause for revenge.
*Guns dont kill people, but they sure help!!
*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
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| 10/26/2008 10:59 AM |
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LMAO!!!
In all seriousness, it will sag like a mutha though. |
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Rick Webster
Editor, 4X4REVIEW.COM - A Tork Media, Inc. Publication
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'74 FJ40 Land Cruiser
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