springs

[cammofsj]

i would like to fit 35s on my 89 g wagon. what lift kit or other truck springs will work. i dont want to cut out the flarse but i will lift the body to. just want to no what will work and wats cheap.

[Tad]

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=44404

[quikclimber]

if you are interested in using a 4" lift spring setup lemme know, i have some for sale

[Danbert]

pm'd You

[cammofsj]

how do u read pms. were do u go to get to them

[j20brett]

"how do u read pms. were do u go to get to them"

top right hand corner. where it says welcome.,

[billyrb]

hahaha, buddy stole my avatar! ;)

[cammofsj]

thanx. i use that avetar for all of my forums

[billyrb]

too bad it's not going to look that way for long ;)

[cammofsj]

what u talking aboat

[Merc69]

Dude...billyrb owns that rig you have posted as your avitar.:banghead:

[Tad]

Dude...billyrb owns that rig you have posted as your avitar.:banghead:
ROF...
gees, nevermind ;)

[Dmntxn77]

thanx. i use that avetar for all of my forums

Time to change huh... Thats like toting a pic of someone elses wife in your wallet just because yours isnt as pretty...


As far as fitting 35"s with no trimming... Good luck keeping the rite side up... You will probably need at least an SOA and 4" springs if you want any flex at all... Keep us updated...

[cammofsj]

i ecided on a 4" body and cut fenders with 35s like this

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k92/cammok5/side1.jpg

[cammofsj]

if you are interested in using a 4" lift spring setup lemme know, i have some for sale
how much ware u located

[Dmntxn77]

You can add a 1" block in the rear and a .75" shackle in the front to get a little extra. That should help. Those mods + the 4" springs + a 2" body lift (I dont like them, but since you mentioned it) Should net you almost as much as an SOA would. How wide of tires do you plan to run? You will need to be careful with your backspacing.. In fact you will want as little as possible or you wont be able to make much of a turn. Of course then you will take a chance of snapping hubs... Have you considered going with full size axles to avoid these problems?

[Tad]

4" body
Wow, ok, but that's a lot of force moving around up there on those bolts.
What type of BL?
Did mine in steel (2") welded to the mounts so I did not have some long Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley bolts holding things together.
Kind of a creapy feeling when you have that much body sway going on based on a single bolt thats like 7" long.

Oh, never mind, that pic is not your rig either.
That's Brent's rig from BJ's from the early days.

What are you actually doing?

[Dmntxn77]

Oh, that does say body.... Ummmm whatever....

[cammofsj]

im making a snorkel. 4" body lift enless thet 1 guy is selling his springs cheaper, then im cuting the fenders and slap'n some 35s on it.

i said like that picture. my aviator is my truck now

[cammofsj]

Have you considered going with full size axles to avoid these problems?
no becuse the framse dona brake soon. im just going to beat it. thats y i dont want to sped lots of money

[Bama Burden]

no becuse the framse dona brake soon. im just going to beat it. thats y i dont want to sped lots of money
Nothing like wheelin with a broken frame:rolleyes:

[cammofsj]

i said soon. once it does ill part it or scrap it.

[robselina]

ur enrish suck!

Seriously, put a little more effort into what you type before you press the 'post' button. My grammar/spelling is pretty bad, but we do have some standards ;)

As for your approach, 4" BL is a death trap. 2" max is recommended. Since it sounds like your frame is in poor shape, I'm betting your neglecting all sorts of other obviously required maintenance like u-joints, bearings, brakes, suspension bushings, etc. Fix the mechanical things first before you even think of modifying that rig. If not, you're just wasting money and you'll have a rig that will break every time you hit the trail. You also need to think about gear ratios, wheel diameter and offset, brake lines, shocks, bump stops, etc.

While you're working on fixing your mechanical and structural issues, you can search the forum for the right way to lift a GW.....

[cammofsj]

every things good but the frames alitle roted and it needs a radiator hose. i have all that other stoff figured out. its alot funner wheelin a beater than something u have lots off mony in. thats what a dd is for.

[robselina]

I agree, that's why I have a DD. But I would still start with that frame repair and radiator hose as first priorities. Wheeling a rig that breaks on the trail is no fun for you or the people you are with.

BTW, have you replaced your driveshaft and front axle u-joints yet? Even if they look OK, I strongly recommend replacing them all with new spicer joints. They're cheap insurance before you upgrade anything.

[Dirtball]

Tad,

Thanks for posting that... not only for the info, but to see posts from some of the "old time" members... man, how those of us who have just gotten into this benefit from all of that trial and error...

[Bama Burden]

funny how the subject of this thread is "springs"

[cammofsj]

it started out with a spring ?:banghead:

[Dmntxn77]

it started out with a spring ?:banghead:

Yep, and it took a quick spiral down hill from there huh.... :cool: