A little more lift...

[jms]

I might need a little more lift in the rear to prevent a 'prerunner' stance...

I just changed the front from worn TC 3" EZ to new TC 3" HD springs.
The rear is a 2.5" ORD shackle flip and a 1" ORD ZeroRate. I also hope to have a new rear tube bumper come BlazerBash, with tire carrier and gas can.

I could...
1. wait until the front settles a bit; maybe not carry so much stuff... ($0... I like that...)
2. take the ZeroRate out, add an add-a-leaf ($50 + new U-bolts) gain ~1"
3. just add the add-a-leaf ($50 + new U-bolts), gain 1.5" to 2"
4. add air springs ($250 or so...)
5. replace the 2.5" flip with a 4" ($180 or so and a PITA due to the tank...)

 

[sled_dog]

I'd run everything and see how it sits. $0 is a good way to go. If its sitting butt low in a bit, just deal until th esprings settle, still butt low then go with an add a leaf.

 

[WhiteBurb]

What about ORD supershackles? The longer ones are 6".

 

[jms]

Hmm. Hadn't thought about that possibility. Wouldn't a longer shackle upset my pinion angle even more?

 

[miniwally]

I got a set of air bags I could make you a deal on.

 

[WhiteBurb]

I guess it would affect the pinion angle. Hadn't thought of that.

 

[jms]

I'll get back to you for details about those airbags when I'm back from New York...

 

[70jimmy]

I will be ordering the super shackles for mine in the next couple days!!

 

[jms]

I wouldn't mind a little more spring rate in the back to go with the slightly stiffer springs up front, and I had thought about air helper springs before...

The idea stems back from driving Rocker Knocker in Pritchett, and the thought that you just could inflate the driver's rear to be a little less 'offcamber' in this obstacle was somewhat appealing...

 

[mrk5]

Interesting idea. I've wondered how air bags would work in offroad situations. Is this a very common thing to do?