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Author:  Deego [ Mon May 28, 2012 5:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Getting more flex

I got a Suzuki sierra 2 inch lift 2 inch body.Whats the easiest way to get more flex without doing much mods.

Author:  atari4x4 [ Mon May 28, 2012 5:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

Drop Shackles

Author:  Deego [ Mon May 28, 2012 5:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

What are the best ones and do I have to change anything with these drop shackles

Author:  SierraDan [ Mon May 28, 2012 5:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

You'll need to change everything. And without a suck down winch, they're no good in my opinion.

Take a leaf out, that's probably as good as it gets providing your shocks arent limiting anything.

RUF (Rear springs in the front) is the way to go, but it's work.

Author:  atari4x4 [ Mon May 28, 2012 5:44 pm ]
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Dan he asked for easy Flex...

Seriously Deego, are you for real or just trolling?

I know this is the noob section, but fark me :deadhorse:

Author:  SierraDan [ Mon May 28, 2012 6:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

Yeah I know that's why I said take a leaf out.

And to avoid another question "oh.. So how else can I do it?" question I jumped ahead..

Author:  Gwagensteve [ Mon May 28, 2012 6:27 pm ]
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Get a locker. Flex is overrated.

Steve.

And yes, I'm being serious.

Author:  SierraDan [ Mon May 28, 2012 6:34 pm ]
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I agree. I Was twin locked before I had any flex and went everywhere. I just had wheels fairly distant from the ground a lot. When I got RUF, I just lifted rear wheels less.. But the wheelbase extension as small as it was helped a lot.

Flex helps with balance if its sensible.

Author:  Gwagensteve [ Mon May 28, 2012 6:40 pm ]
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Absolutely. Too much flex though makes a car spooky.

PS Deego - Atari was taking the piss. Drop shackles are retarded.

Steve.

Author:  Deego [ Mon May 28, 2012 7:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

This is a stupid question but What does RUF mean

Author:  atari4x4 [ Mon May 28, 2012 7:23 pm ]
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Rear Up Front

:facepalm: next question... what are rears?

rear springs

Author:  Deego [ Mon May 28, 2012 7:25 pm ]
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Are the back springs difference to the front.how does it make more flex they longer

Author:  Shansh [ Mon May 28, 2012 7:26 pm ]
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deego you are going to have to learn to use the search function, its at the top of the screen between FAQ and members, its a bit tricky at times but can be really helpful, especially with topics like RUF, which you wouldnt be aware of has been asked about a gazillion times, myself included when i first joined.

RUF means rears up front, ie, rear leaf springs used in the front so you have four rear springs installed to give more flex. There are 2 ways to do this, some people use extended shackles and then re drill the rear spring perch, others extend the front of the chassis to get the extra length and flex, it depends on what you want to acheive and how comfortable you are with welding and cutting as to which way you would go about it

Author:  Gwagensteve [ Mon May 28, 2012 7:30 pm ]
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Deego wrote:
Are the back springs difference to the front.how does it make more flex they longer


Rear springs have more camber (or "arch")
They are longer by approximately 80mm
They have a much lower rate.

However, regardless of how you get the springs under the car, RUF is a a fairly involved and complex process - you are messing with important stuff.

Search is your friend.

Steve.

Author:  atari4x4 [ Mon May 28, 2012 7:31 pm ]
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Deego wrote:
Are the back springs difference to the front.how does it make more flex they longer



:roll: :facepalm: :deadhorse:

fuck it's not often that i'll tell someone to search, but i think it's time to do some research of your own & a fair bit of reading.

Author:  Deego [ Mon May 28, 2012 8:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

Has anyway got pics on doing a RUF I searched for it put can't find anything.

Author:  atari4x4 [ Mon May 28, 2012 8:47 pm ]
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can't find anything or didn't really look that hard?

plenty of pics floating around on here...

this is one that i found via the search fucntion
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=21915&hilit=how+to+ruf

this is another on i also found via the search function
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=21321&hilit=how+to+ruf

Author:  Shansh [ Mon May 28, 2012 8:51 pm ]
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Deego wrote:
Has anyway got pics on doing a RUF I searched for it put can't find anything.


you must be taking the piss mate, RUF along with "what size tyres should i put on it?" surely must pop in every search you could perform..........................

Author:  Sco-tie [ Tue May 29, 2012 12:01 am ]
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Dont worry about everyones Pay outs it just comes with the knowledge none of us mean to be rude we just like to get to the point and want people to do there own research first and then clarrify later. You will be surprised how much you can learn on this forum jsut by reading other threads and if your not up for that kind of research then you'll prob be making costly unneeded mistakes down the line that i can almost guarrentee someone on here has done before you.

Author:  want33s [ Tue May 29, 2012 6:43 am ]
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Deego wrote:
Are the back springs difference to the front.how does it make more flex they longer



Deego wrote:
Has anyway got pics on doing a RUF I searched for it put can't find anything.


Enough is enough.

Author:  Deego [ Tue May 29, 2012 6:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

I'm all new at this I'm not mechanical minded I will start researching first thanks mate.if some blokes are going to take the piss out of me well I don't care I'll just go talk to someone else who is willing to help.

Author:  Fatzook [ Tue May 29, 2012 7:05 am ]
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Deego wrote:
I'm all new at this I'm not mechanical minded I will start researching first thanks mate.if some blokes are going to take the piss out of me well I don't care I'll just go talk to someone else who is willing to help.




You've come here to learn. Thats great. But just like university, the teachers are here to guide you, not spell it out for you. Thats what the search function and half a billion threads about RUF already on the forum for.

Most people here are willing to help mate, but when it appears that you are putting in NO effort at all to find shit out for yourself, it does bring out the type of responses you've seen here.

Author:  Deego [ Thu May 31, 2012 6:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

I was watching a DVD one bloke has a 2 inch spring and body lift 2 inch extendable shackles and longer shocked and he gets pretty good flex that looks like a easy mod to do saves doing a RUF .

Author:  zooky08 [ Thu May 31, 2012 6:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

Extended shackles are not the best way, they give less approach angle. Body lift has nothing to do with flex.
2inch lift with ruf is way better then a car with 2" spring, body lift and extended shackles.

Author:  SierraDan [ Thu May 31, 2012 6:45 pm ]
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Extended shackles with the mount moved back/forward would give more flex.

Author:  atari4x4 [ Thu May 31, 2012 6:46 pm ]
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SierraDan wrote:
Extended shackles with the mount moved back/forward would give more flex.


might as well do a RUF if you're going to cutting & welding :?

Author:  Deego [ Thu May 31, 2012 7:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Getting more flex

He had longer shocks would that hekp

Author:  atari4x4 [ Thu May 31, 2012 7:42 pm ]
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longer shocks should be part of any comprehensive lift kit.

Author:  SierraDan [ Thu May 31, 2012 9:11 pm ]
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atari4x4 wrote:
SierraDan wrote:
Extended shackles with the mount moved back/forward would give more flex.


might as well do a RUF if you're going to cutting & welding :?

Yep. Unless youre American then you bolt it all on haha.

Author:  bozzaa [ Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:45 am ]
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is it just me or is this not the noob section? ffs go easy on the guy, i am a noob as well, and im pretty bloody sure this is what forums are all about. i reckon i have seen steve reply to nearly every post on this whole website and probably repeated stuff 1000 times, especially about ruf setups, but remains completely patient every time with sound advice.

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