Anybody moved their front axle 3.5" forward

[WJACKSON11X]

I'm running 52's with a zero rate. Im putting in a D60 and would like to know if I will run into problems putting the zero rates in the 1.5" forward position, making the total distance 3.5" forward. I'm running Sky's crossover with a bent draglink. Anyone have any input on this? I did some searching, but didn't come up with a definite answer. What about 3". Im also installing the ORD HD crossmember this week as well, I know that will help on the crossmember hitting the draglink.

 

[Jason4x4]

Not sure how far forward mine is, I got 56's, I had to mave it towards the firewall 1" because the High Steer tie rod was hitting the pitman arm. If you have crossover/ lowsteer, I think you'll be ok.

 

[protechk5]

i just set mine up like that, 52s and the zero rate 1.5" forward. everything seems to be fine, only thing is i might be able to hit my pitman arm with my u bolts, but my springs are already pretty flat, so i dont think ill have enough up travel to do so.

 

[WJACKSON11X]

Thanks for the replies fellas. I guess I will try it and see what happens. From what you guys are saying I should be OK. I will post up my findings for future reference.

 

[WJACKSON11X]

ProtechK5, do you have any pics from the side with tires mounted? Also what size tires are you running?

 

[protechk5]

i take back what i said. it just snowed here so i took it out, my drag link is hitting my spring, dont know how i didnt notice that before. i have ord cross over, stock 52 with 4 leafs plus the overload, zero rate, and shim. and i still think i need a add another leaf, my springs are pretty dang flat.

 

[protechk5]

ProtechK5, do you have any pics from the side with tires mounted? Also what size tires are you running?

ill take one tonight if i remember. im running 40x13.50 mtrs. my approach angle is pretty good. my tires almost stick out as much as the end of the frame.

 

[wayne]

i take back what i said. it just snowed here so i took it out, my drag link is hitting my spring, dont know how i didnt notice that before. i have ord cross over, stock 52 with 4 leafs plus the overload, zero rate, and shim. and i still think i need a add another leaf, my springs are pretty dang flat.

Is the draglink only hitting when flexed? You might need a taller steering arm. I had that happend on my first K5 when I added a homemade 3/4" zero rate to my 4" springs. With 52's and a zerorate that would make a pretty thick spring pack.

 

[WJACKSON11X]

Yeah my draglink was hitting when flexed with my 10 bolt in too. I could have prevented that with some bumpstops. I had SKY's tall steering arm, but with 4 leafs, zero rate, and overload, it made for a thick spring pack. I'm hoping 3.5" forward will do OK. Guess I will find out soon enough. It seems with a D60 there will be a little more room between the springs and draglink. Could just be an optical illusion though.

 

[boz42]

I am running mine 3.5" foward too. I am using 56" springs on a home-made front spring hanger. I am running ORD highsteer, & 42" TSL's.

 

[cegusman]

Any close up pics of your setup?

I am running mine 3.5" foward too. I am using 56" springs on a home-made front spring hanger. I am running ORD highsteer, & 42" TSL's.