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RCP Phx
May 27th, 2003, 21:59
I got my new rear springs in Sunday(RE 1462's),Im not sure Im going the like them! They seem awful stiff and the shackles are "fairly" forward,they netted 7" w/ my +3/4" shackles.The lower long arms are finally going in tomorrow and then I have to locate the upper control arm mounts.It will be interesting to see what the front springs do(RE 1345's).I think Ive opened a can of worms(possible shocks,emer.brake cables,brake lines,driveshaft,etc)
BenXJCA
May 27th, 2003, 22:02
The shackles with 4.5" leafs on my rig were forward for about a week. They are perfectly vertical now :-)
4ward
May 28th, 2003, 05:33
Ditto on the shackle position for me. It works itself out shortly.

Sean
bgcntry72
May 28th, 2003, 06:28
RCP where can I see some pics of your rig? I read about it all the time and it sounds.............well................fly.
ChuckD
May 28th, 2003, 06:53
I have the 1462's and the 1.5" lift shackle and only have 6.5". I measure form the axle to the bumpstop. Maybe that's why all your stuff keeps rubbing. :)
CRASH
May 28th, 2003, 08:30
They'll settle in.

CRASH
RCP Phx
May 28th, 2003, 15:55
Ive got a ton of pics just no good way to post them.As far as the lift goes I have been measuring off the flares.It has always worked(I compared it with a formula posted here a year ago based on the frame to ground).These are at 5.5".
http://members.aol.com/rpayne9421/images/sliderock.jpg
http://members.aol.com/rpayne9421/images/raw deal.jpg
RCP Phx
May 29th, 2003, 21:07
I finally mounted the LCA's last night,all I have to do is weld the UCA mounts on.and install the front springs.My LCA's are mounted so high and inboard that I gave up almost no clearace and are parallel with the driveshaft.If you "zoom" in on the 2nd pic you can really see how bad the control arm angles are now along with the driveshaft being completly compressed!
BillR
May 29th, 2003, 21:15
How much lift did the 1463s give you?
RCP Phx
May 29th, 2003, 21:20
My measurements say 7" but that was debated earlier.This is my 5th lift and I have taken down the numbers every time so I'll stand by it!
BillR
May 29th, 2003, 21:25
Originally posted by RCP Phx
My measurements say 7" but that was debated earlier.This is my 5th lift and I have taken down the numbers every time so I'll stand by it!
Are you going to keep them? :rtm:
RCP Phx
May 29th, 2003, 21:51
Sorry about that,I was thinking about the 1462's.They (1463's)netted 5.5" with the +3/4" shackle.The entire lift(old) is going to my buddy to replace my previous lift that he has on now(3.5").I just got the lift flexing great,now I got to start all over!
bigjoe
May 30th, 2003, 01:27
Would that be Long Arms from RE? I'm interested in how that works out if it is RE's long arm kit.
RCP Phx
May 30th, 2003, 16:15
No this a my homebuilt longarms and crossmember!