Yeah I did some 4ga stuff for my camper batteries. Screwed up a couple crimps, but got it figured out.
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"Hardcore" 89 (Black and Blue). IT RUNS, DRIVES, AND STOPS. BUILD ON HOLD
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Yeah I did some 4ga stuff for my camper batteries. Screwed up a couple crimps, but got it figured out.
Do you have 3/4ton or 1/2ton?
I think the 3/4 are different sizes on one end
I have no idea. These came on the Trazer I bought from Ryan.
I am almost certain they were from a 1/2 ton because they were only a 2 leaf plus overload. I didn't like the length difference between the main leaf and the 2nd leaf. So I got another set of springs, that were the same thing, 2 + overload. I took the main leaf from that and cut the spring wraps off. Then I added that under the main leaf of the original set of springs. I do remember the spring bushings were different sizes at both ends. I always thought that was weird but figured that is how they were supposed to be cause I've never had another set of these springs.
I can't say for absolutely certain what vehicle they came off of, because both sets of springs were given to me by a local offroad shop after they were cleaning up their scrap bin
I can't say for absolutely certain what vehicle they came off of, because both sets of springs were given to me by a local offroad shop after they were cleaning up their scrap bin
I did some digging and it looks like you have '99+ rear half ton springs. They went to the different eye sizes in '99 it looks like. The 2509 is a front eye bushing and the 2511 is a rear eye bushing and the dimensions look like they match what you have. The Jeg's link is the whole kit with everything for spring eyes and shackle eye.
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/3.2141
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/bulk-2509
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/bulk-2511
https://www.jegs.com/i/Energy-Suspension/355/3-2141G/10002/-1
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/3.2141
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/bulk-2509
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/bulk-2511
https://www.jegs.com/i/Energy-Suspension/355/3-2141G/10002/-1
Dude you're awesome! Thank you!
Now that we're just waiting on bushings here is some current pics of the axle and anti wrap stuff.
Hey I just wanna say thanks again. The Jegs kit finally came in yesterday and the bushings fit perfectly.
Glad it worked out.
Making the springs look nicer and dreading the process of re-drilling these shackles to 6"
What do you have to drill the shackles?
Just a drill and a vice...
I have a drill press but obviously a bit of a drive.
Yeah I am sure a couple local buddies have one too. I might just do the pilot holes here then hit up a buddy.
Got the shackles done and the springs put together.
Bushings fit great! Springs are in, shackles have been shortened to 6". Pinion angle measured and set. Got the perches on and tubes welded up to the center section.
Shock mounts mostly roughed together.
Still a little fine tuning and shaping.
Still a little fine tuning and shaping.
Shock eyes..parallel or perpendicular to each other? Does it really matter?
Personal preference, and application.
Perpendicular gives the shock ability to move in 2 directions though, where parallel only allows movement in one direction. Take a look at your mounts, and decide what movement you expect to see through suspension travel. If it were me, i'd much rather run perpendicular and rely less on pushing movement.
Ok I'm going to leave these lower mounts how they are. Bolts running front to back. I'll see how the upper mounts fall out later.
Got all the WFO links for the torque arm fully welded and the crossmember done. Just gotta get the shock mounts welded to the axle and paint everything.
Got all the WFO links for the torque arm fully welded and the crossmember done. Just gotta get the shock mounts welded to the axle and paint everything.
