i know i saw somewhere lurking around the internet, a write up on how to build your own leaf pack. i was wondering if anyone woudl be able to help me find it, i've been searching and searching and havn't found anything.

also i have seen peoples own custom packs posted of what leafs they used to achieve their goal. if anyone has any links or packs they would like the share, it would be greatly appreciated.

Matt

 

here's one
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspension.shtml

 

anyone else???

 

OK, I'll bite

Copied from Pirate4x4 FAQ
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459180


44044 SPRINGS
44044s are Rancho Jeep Wagoneer Lift Springs.
Length: 47" (Length is eye to eye)
Center Pin split (front/rear) 22.5"/24.5"
Bushing: 2 3/4" & 3"
Lift: 5.25 - 5.5" (Lift is approximate and uses 1.5" longer than stock shackles giving 3/4" of lift)
Cost: $250 (Cost is for both sides incl. shipping/give or take)
44044's do not (by themselves) move your axle forward. They are the same length on the front half as stock toys (22.5"). While they do move the axle forward because of the lift they provide (arch in spring), when they compress to the point that they are flat, it's the same. Estimated 1/2" of actual axle relocation forward.
http://bbs.off-road.com/wwwthreads_u...ith%20dims.jpg

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ALL PRO OFFROAD SPRING LENGTHS by Chris Gieger
Part Number, Overall Spring Length, Center Pin to Front*
TOYFRONT5, 47 5/8", 22 1/2"
TOYFRONT4, 46.1/2", 22 1/8"
TOYFRONT5STK, 46 3/4", 23 1/8"
TOYFRONT4STK, 45 5/8", 22 1/2"
TOYFRONT3, 46", 21 1/2"

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CHEVY SPRINGS FAQ Probably most common rear lift springs!
Everything you ever wanted to know about Chevy Springs!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...threadid=20665
If you actually have a question that is not answered there, that would be a great place to ask it so the answer is there for everyone else.

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REARS SPRINGS UP FRONT Probably most common front lift springs!
Rears Up Front (RUF) FAQ: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265669
Stock toy rears move the axle forward 2" because they are only 20.5" on the front half where as a stock toyota front spring is 22.5". But you have to add a few leaves to the pack to make them stiff enough to hold up the front of the truck.

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WAGONEER / WAGGY SPRINGS
These are stock Jeep Wagoneer Springs
Length: 47" (Length is eye to eye)
Bushing: 3"
Lift: 3.5 - 3.75"
Cost: $200 New, $60-$100 Used
From JcWhitney.com:
1976 - 1992 Jeep Wagoneer, Front Leaf Spring
7 Heavy-duty Leaves #07ZX2048P $99.95 Ea
5 Leaves #07ZX2047B $84.95 Ea
The 7 leaf is supposed to be the ones you are looking for.
Pinion angle can be an issue if you just bolt waggs to the stock location. If you have dropped hanger or dual cases the problem is lessened.

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Misc. Spring Information
http://www.4x4spot.com/spring_swap_info.htm
http://www.4x4spot.com/misc__spring_information.htm

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awsome thanks alot, that was the post i was looking for.

 

alright this may sound dumb but the front and rear spring hangers from eye to eye are 47" for a 85 4runner? Im just makin sure because im tryin to get a price quote from alcan for leaf springs. Im liftin my runner by the end of june, my budget will be 700-800 dollars, i don't have the time to do chevy's but I would like to get some input on what i could buy and make the flex pretty good without buyin a low grade lift kit.

 

45" front and 47"-48" in back:
- http://4x4spot.com/misc__spring_information.htm

 

I used izusu trooper rear leafs to build mine. I got about 2 inchs out of it which is all I wanted. Rides great, flex is ok.

 

yea dc said he has 4 superlift springs he will sell me for cheap, i know they don't have great flex but it will have to do for now. I think they are 4 or 4 1/2 inches of lift.