gearwhine
NAXJA Forum User
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- Denver, CO
OK, I kinda doubt that I would do this because of stability reasons, but I am just wondering what you guys think...maybe there is a way to do it well, and maybe I will do it. I have liked the idea of moving the springs inboard a bit to get more flex out of springs, but always hated the idea of getting so much f'in lift, and having the spring hanger sticking down acting as a hook.
Not too long ago I saw an article where YJer's cut into the frame rail...plated it, and made a sort of hole for the spring hanger..leaving nothing protruding except the actual arch of the leaf spring. I just got to thinking that this may work well for an XJ, but then thought about the unibody. So here are my questions.
-cutting the hole, filling it and fully welding in 1/4" metal...would it be strong enough
-stabilty...how bad do you think?
-is it worth it? it'll be free for me, but in terms of usefullness.
the only pro I see to it would be flex, but I just can't seem to get any more out of my re1642, and I definitely could use more. _nicko_
Not too long ago I saw an article where YJer's cut into the frame rail...plated it, and made a sort of hole for the spring hanger..leaving nothing protruding except the actual arch of the leaf spring. I just got to thinking that this may work well for an XJ, but then thought about the unibody. So here are my questions.
-cutting the hole, filling it and fully welding in 1/4" metal...would it be strong enough
-stabilty...how bad do you think?
-is it worth it? it'll be free for me, but in terms of usefullness.
the only pro I see to it would be flex, but I just can't seem to get any more out of my re1642, and I definitely could use more. _nicko_