56" rears backwards few questions

[sweetk30]

#1 - is there much road driving problems with this for those who have had it done for a long time?

#2 - is there anymore axle wrap problems with this setup?

#3 - any other major problems ?

i have 56" bds 4" lift springs / diy4x anti axle wrap you build it kit / and custom spring perches so i will be not concered with pinion angles i can set. and i am thinking and leaning to flip the rear shackle to get better flex and eliminate a 3" block i have in there.

main reason for this is i am building my short short crew cab and moving the rear axle up about 35" to shorten the wheel base up. and i want to have just the right amount of frame left for a 4' flat bed on the back and keep the axle were i want it and no extra frame hanging out the back.

thanks for any info.

 

[thedrip]

I've been running 56's backwards for about 4000 miles now, and (unfortunately) that vast majority has been on road. I think the 56's up front have made more of a negative effect to road manners than the rear springs being turned around. I have definitely noticed a LARGE amount of spring wrap though. you can actually feel it if you hold the brakes and get on the gas a bit.

Also my spotter when wheeling has mentioned the axle wrap problem to me more than once when on the trail as well.