nerraw117
1/2 ton status
anyone running lifted 56's in front and rear and got pics of how it flexes? would like to run but still want to be able to have alot of flex.
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lifted 56's
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The springs are Pro Comp 56" and 4" lifted. In the front the overload is removed and in the rear the overload is still there but at least the shortest of the pack is removed. Maybe the two shortest I do not remember now.
One problem I had with these springs is they actually are something like 58" long and I had to move the front spring rear frame mount and still use 7" shackles.
I have a big block and Warn 16.5, so maybe the weight do something here but I really like the front now. Really nice and soft. Maybe too soft because there have to be a anti-wrap bar or the pinion u-joint (customized 1410) will bottom out. The rear is not stiff but more stable compared to the front, which is nice when driving uphill.
One problem I had with these springs is they actually are something like 58" long and I had to move the front spring rear frame mount and still use 7" shackles.
I have a big block and Warn 16.5, so maybe the weight do something here but I really like the front now. Really nice and soft. Maybe too soft because there have to be a anti-wrap bar or the pinion u-joint (customized 1410) will bottom out. The rear is not stiff but more stable compared to the front, which is nice when driving uphill.
hell yea that thing flexs...
can you mesure from the axle to a frame hole or afixed point i wnat to see how much higher it sits compared to a standard 6"
can you mesure from the axle to a frame hole or afixed point i wnat to see how much higher it sits compared to a standard 6"
Now there is 15-15.5" from front axle tube to the frame above it.
27" to the belly with 39.5" boggers.
It is way too high to my liking, so I am going to pull a leaf or two to get it closer to the ground.
k5 krawler 50
1/2 ton status
just out of curiosity, what did you use for the inner fenders up front?
I used rubber "mat", about 1/8" thick. Much easier to fit, it is not pretty but it does the job
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thnaks for the measure ments.
k5 krawler 50
1/2 ton status
I used rubber "mat", about 1/8" thick. Much easier to fit, it is not pretty but it does the job
cool deal. I need to figure out what i;m going to use cuz once i cut, there will be no inner fenders, and this might just be the trick. Thanks for the info.
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
I used rubber "mat", about 1/8" thick. Much easier to fit, it is not pretty but it does the job
How did you hang the rubber and make it secure??
totally hijacked but
i found a place that sells 1/4 and 1/8 plastic sheats with texture on one side that is what im going to use not to expensive either. It will be atached with d zuts fasteners like aluminum body panels for easy removal and such.can also be heated with a littel propane torch and molded into permanent curves and so forth.
i found a place that sells 1/4 and 1/8 plastic sheats with texture on one side that is what im going to use not to expensive either. It will be atached with d zuts fasteners like aluminum body panels for easy removal and such.can also be heated with a littel propane torch and molded into permanent curves and so forth.
I used screws with a drillbit as tip or head. I am sure they are called something in USA. Had to put a few extra steel bars.
