zero rate pic request

[87 Blue Beast]

i need a some pics of zero rates installed on the front with the axle 1.2" forward.

 

[1-tonmudder]

Here's the only one I have handy.If you need something specific let me know.

 

[Blue90]

i need a some pics of zero rates installed on the front with the axle 1.2" forward.

I'd just like to see some of them installed. Also was it easy to install? any tips? I've had a set o four sittin around I'm just a touch hesitant to install. Is it necessary to extend the drive line?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

I'd just like to see some of them installed. Also was it easy to install? any tips? I've had a set o four sittin around I'm just a touch hesitant to install. Is it necessary to extend the drive line?

The picture above shows exactly what they look like installed.

You unbolt the u-bolts, clamp the spring together, remove the center pin, add the zero rate and new center pin and reassemble.

If you want to move the front axle forward you may have to extend your front driveline. Assuming you have a lift on the truck, the lift in combination with moving the front axle forward is likely more extension than your front shaft is capable of.

 

[87 Blue Beast]

sorry, i meant 1.5" foreward, not 1.2 . i need to see how exactally it looks when you use it to move the axle

 

[1-tonmudder]

The biggest hassle to me was drilling the top plate so the center pin would have a place to go.

 

[obijuan]

here you go!

take your spring and clamp it and remove your centering pin.

put this one in and cut it off flush

put your new cnetring pin in:

drill a hole in your spring plate like so:

finished product:

 

[mr.smartass]

Thanks Obi! I was pretty sure I had a good grasp on how it went but pictures are worth a 1000 words and all. Luckily I have DIY4X's spring plates, that'll save some headache with drilling them.

 

[87 Blue Beast]

yes.. thank you!! i was pretty sure i knew what i was doin but i was alittle confused as to wether or not to drill a hole in the u-bolt plate. your my hero

 

[Randy92782]

saved!!! thanks man

 

[Hazy]

wait so after you do like a 52" swap you can use the zero rates to kind of get your axle back in place?

 

[Blue90]

Here's a new spin on it all. I just looked at my rear springs and noticed i have what looks to be a shim bolted in. What will this do to the add a leaf? should i move the shim below the add a leaf? or remove it completely?

 

[BKinzey]

If you have an add a leaf (Is there one in that pic?) or are going to install an add a leaf then put it above the shim so you have axle - shim - add a leaf - springs. If you switched positions of the shim and add a leaf at best you would have the effect of two shims stacked. At worst it would change the stress points causing the add a leaf, shim, or both to fail and allow your axle to tear loose causing all sorts of damage and leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere.


In the snow/heat.....



No food or water.....


With the first person(s) you encounter being a serial killer / terrorist group / escaped from hell looking for something, or someone, to do.

 

[Blue90]

That pic is of the 4" pro comp springs as they come that shim is included in the spring, no add a leaf. so the order: axle - shim - zero rate add a leaf - spring. Was what i was thinking, alright I'll give that a go.

 

[mr.smartass]

So you're going to put the zero rate on top of that shim? Anyone else know if that is correct? I'm pretty sure my springs look identical.

 

[Blue90]

yep

So you're going to put the zero rate on top of that shim? Anyone else know if that is correct? I'm pretty sure my springs look identical.

Looks good to me, all i need now are some longer shocks mine top out with that extra inch.

 

[Randy92782]

looks good to me man