Leaf thingy, isn't that what leaf spring owners do?? The smaller leaf at the bottom of the cluster
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| Author: | Jccck [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Flex Issues |
So after installing my extended shocks, WT diffs and 2" lift (Which was more like 3" considering my old springs were flat) I have noticed some flex issues, it seems to flex about the same amount it used to.. But i would have expected SO much more flex considering the huge amount of travel range avaliable Is it possible my springs are too hard? If so is there an easy fix to achieve more flex? Like i can put a trolley jack under the front left spring, jack it up.. And the front right wheel will also leave the ground long before the left side is even close to the bumpstop I almost had another rollover today, because i had two wheels off the ground, and my muddies dug a huge hole for me to fall into Luckily i had a friend to counterweight the car and we were able to get out >< Any help/tips/advice? Thanks guys |
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| Author: | Rusho [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
Remove the load leaf |
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| Author: | Jccck [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
Rusho81 wrote: Remove the load spring
Sorry, don't understand what you mean |
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| Author: | joeblow [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
Jccck wrote: Rusho81 wrote: Remove the load spring Sorry, don't understand what you mean niether do we....post up pics or specs........ did you keep the longer shackles on it?.....if so thats half your problem. |
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| Author: | gypsy [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
the thick leaf |
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| Author: | Rusho [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
Leaf thingy, isn't that what leaf spring owners do?? The smaller leaf at the bottom of the cluster Search posts by 'choppy', he did something similar
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| Author: | Rusho [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
Search function found this 
http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... light=flex |
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| Author: | Jccck [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
joeblow wrote: Jccck wrote: Rusho81 wrote: Remove the load spring Sorry, don't understand what you mean niether do we....post up pics or specs........ did you keep the longer shackles on it?.....if so thats half your problem. It has the stock shackles, with 2" lifted springs The spring shackle angle on both front and rear is roughly perpendicular to the ground What other info do you need? I don't think pics will help.. |
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| Author: | joeblow [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
Jccck wrote: joeblow wrote: Jccck wrote: Rusho81 wrote: Remove the load spring Sorry, don't understand what you mean niether do we....post up pics or specs........ did you keep the longer shackles on it?.....if so thats half your problem. It has the stock shackles, with 2" lifted springs The spring shackle angle on both front and rear is roughly perpendicular to the ground What other info do you need? I don't think pics will help.. weight of car.....brand of gear........etc.....etc.......... |
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| Author: | Jccck [ Mon May 17, 2010 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
joeblow wrote: Jccck wrote: joeblow wrote: Jccck wrote: Rusho81 wrote: Remove the load spring Sorry, don't understand what you mean niether do we....post up pics or specs........ did you keep the longer shackles on it?.....if so thats half your problem. It has the stock shackles, with 2" lifted springs The spring shackle angle on both front and rear is roughly perpendicular to the ground What other info do you need? I don't think pics will help.. weight of car.....brand of gear........etc.....etc.......... Weight wouldn't be much different from stock The boxes are all in the shed, will go check~ After reading that thread, it seems like i should remove 1 leaf from the front, and 2 from the back Also is it possible i overtightened the bushes on the shackles? Would that restrict movement? |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Mon May 17, 2010 10:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
so what you are saying the shackles are VERTICAL, if so that is your problem. |
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| Author: | Jccck [ Mon May 17, 2010 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
atari4x4 wrote: so what you are saying the shackles are VERTICAL, if so that is your problem.
They are vertical yes.. Why is this a problem and how do i fix it? 
I may seem like i know things, but really it's a front.. I have no clue >< |
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| Author: | zukenutter [ Mon May 17, 2010 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
The load leaf is the flat one at the bottom on the rears. If you take any of the arched leaves out you'll lower the ride height. There are tapering techniques you can do to the end of each leaf which reduces friction. Shock length could be an issue, the extended length may be right but maybe they don't compress enough. |
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| Author: | Joe [ Mon May 17, 2010 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
Let the springs settle they will come down a bit then if ya still not happy take some leaves out |
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| Author: | Jccck [ Mon May 17, 2010 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
joseph wrote: Let the springs settle they will come down a bit then if ya still not happy take some leaves out
So, drive it like i stole/hired it for the next few weeks and it should fix itself we hope? |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Mon May 17, 2010 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
Jccck wrote: atari4x4 wrote: so what you are saying the shackles are VERTICAL, if so that is your problem. They are vertical yes.. Why is this a problem and how do i fix it? I may seem like i know things, but really it's a front.. I have no clue >< we clearly know it's a front... we've seen what you've done to the zook.  
if the shackle is vertical there is no room for any droop as it's alreay drooped as far as it can go. sounds like you got springs from 4wd Systems or some other dodgy spring maker. |
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| Author: | Joe [ Mon May 17, 2010 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
Jccck wrote: joseph wrote: Let the springs settle they will come down a bit then if ya still not happy take some leaves out So, drive it like i stole/hired it for the next few weeks and it should fix itself we hope? Yeah if ya wana put it like that 
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| Author: | Jccck [ Mon May 17, 2010 10:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flex Issues |
atari4x4 wrote: Jccck wrote: atari4x4 wrote: so what you are saying the shackles are VERTICAL, if so that is your problem. They are vertical yes.. Why is this a problem and how do i fix it? I may seem like i know things, but really it's a front.. I have no clue >< we clearly know it's a front... we've seen what you've done to the zook. if the shackle is vertical there is no room for any droop as it's alreay drooped as far as it can go. sounds like you got springs from 4wd Systems or some other dodgy spring maker. Thanks Atari, lol Well from the way i understand how a leaf spring works, having a vertical shackle isn't really a huge leverage issue upward.. But would cause one downward Is there any quick/easy fix? Or a crazy expensive/complex one perhaps haha? |
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