Which would flex better?

[gotmud77]

I was just wondering if a 8" lift spring would flex better or worse than a 4" lift spring with a ORD shackle flip. BOth the same amout of lift just different setups.

 

[84gmcjimmy]

The more springs you have the stiffer it will be

 

[heavy4x4]

Worse.

More arch = stiffer ride = less flex.

 

[gotmud77]

are you talking ride quality or the harder arched spring will flex less. I know that on my dodge that is getting tore apart and sold had the bds lift with the shackle flip and it worked great. I just want the k5 to do the same thing.

 

[heavy4x4]

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The more springs you have the stiffer it will be

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Not necessarily. You have to look at spring rates/arch/etc. Some guys who want super soft, flexy springs have custom leaf packs made that have upwards of 8-10 leaves...they're very thin leaves so they ride well.

 

[84gmcjimmy]

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The more springs you have the stiffer it will be

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Not necessarily. You have to look at spring rates/arch/etc. Some guys who want super soft, flexy springs have custom leaf packs made that have upwards of 8-10 leaves...they're very thin leaves so they ride well.

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Oooh I never new that, that's interesting, thanks for correctng me /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[gotmud77]

The setup i am shooting for is a 4" skyjacker soft ride spring and a shackle flip kit from ORD.

This should work better then a full 8" skyjacker soft ride spring.

 

[mudhog]

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The setup i am shooting for is a 4" skyjacker soft ride spring and a shackle flip kit from ORD.


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in my opinion this would be your best setup for flex /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[84gmcjimmy]

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The setup i am shooting for is a 4" skyjacker soft ride spring and a shackle flip kit from ORD.


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in my opinion this would be your best setup for flex /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

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Yes that would be better than a 8" spring lift. /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif

 

[unick]

how about an ak57 lift?? Those flex alot.

 

[87BrnRsd]

Yes, the shackle flip and 4" springs would flex better. A good rule of thumb is the taller the lift spring i.e. 8", 10", 12", and so on, they tend to flex less than a smaller 4 or 6 inch spring. That is why a lot of people prefer to go with 4 or 6" springs and hack the fenders out to make big tires fit rather than running taller lift springs.
-Harrison

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

Also, a shackle flip changes your shackle angle and geometry enough that it makes even a seemingly stiff spring feel much softer.

 

[gotmud77]

I would love to have the ak lift but i dont have those parts i have the springs. All i would need to do is buy the shackle and i am up and running.

Thanks for the great info, /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif