52" Spring Swap

[marsk5]

i have searched all over and have read everything ive found and it really havent answered my question.

The question on swapping in 52" springs do i really have to move the rear shackle hanger?

What is better moving it forward or leaving in stock position?

Also what about the Diy4x B52 and the rear shackle hanger?

Any help will be very appreciated

 

[Blue85]

It all depends on how you do the swap. The 1st common way was to move the stock front spring hanger forward to the next hole, about 4". This moves the axle forward about 2" and leaves the the rear spring eye in the same location as stock. So what everyone is calling a "bad shackle angle" is the stock angle. Although they are expecting more flex from this setup. If you only moved the front mount forward 2-3" you could end up with a decent shackle angle with the stock rear mount. The B-52 is designed to give you options like this.

 

[jt512]

i have searched all over and have read everything ive found and it really havent answered my question.

The question on swapping in 52" springs do i really have to move the rear shackle hanger? Simple answer, no, you don't

What is better moving it forward or leaving in stock position?
It depends on what you want, how far you want to move your axle

Also what about the Diy4x B52 and the rear shackle hanger?

Both great parts, fit great and are super beefy, both have a home under my K30
Any help will be very appreciated

One thing to consider if you don't move you're rear shackle hanger is body mount interference with the shackle it self




For some reason only some of my answers are showing up in blue

 

[NorCal_Chris]

I ran my 52s for a while without moving the rear hangar. Still had more flex than my rancho 4in springs did. I moved the front mount forward like usual.

 

[BLUIDVL]

Im in the process of doing this swap right now.

Not sure if you found this thread or threads but type in the search box ( All the 52" threads right here ).

Might answer some of your questions.