Leaf suggestions for 35's

saki669 · Feb 18, 2013

My 8 year old RE leafs are saggin and its time to replace them.
Current setup:
RE HD 4.5" leafs
JKS 1.5" lift shackle
1" Block
BFG 35's

I cant keep the tires off the nerf bars anymore. They grind away at the slightest lean (even hard gas in a turn).
I'm looking to be slightly elevated in the rear so its flat when loaded down.

I'd like to lose the blocks and go with a larger spring pack. I have 3 kids in the back and everything but the kitchen sink on trips so its usually heavily loaded.
This picture is a couple of years old and its sagged a lot since then.

Suggestions?

cheapcherokee93 · Feb 18, 2013

budget? the ideal option would be to go to Deaver spring and have them make you a custom pack

saki669 · Feb 18, 2013

cheapcherokee93 said:
budget? the ideal option would be to go to Deaver spring and have them make you a custom pack

They are a bit out of my budget. I'd like to keep it around $350 if possible.

Skwerly · Feb 18, 2013

I clear 35s with a Rusty's 4.5” kit, 2” pucks up front and extended shackles out back. The setup has worked very, very well for me.

saki669 · Feb 18, 2013

Skwerly said:
I clear 35s with a Rusty's 4.5” kit, 2” pucks up front and extended shackles out back. The setup has worked very, very well for me.

How much did you cut the rear fenders?

Skwerly · Feb 18, 2013

I just did the split/notch bit, and I never rub the rear. Lemme see if I can find a pic.

Basically, you cut notches in the metal every so often and then pound it upward with a sizable hammer.

saki669 · Feb 18, 2013

Skwerly said:
I just did the split/notch bit, and I never rub the rear. Lemme see if I can find a pic.

Basically, you cut notches in the metal every so often and then pound it upward with a sizable hammer.

Ya thats exactly what I did a few years back.
I guess my springs are sagged more than I thought, I was thinking I needed 6.5" springs but perhaps I'll be fine with the 5.5.

Thanks for the pic.

Skwerly · Feb 18, 2013

5.5" will be just fine, as long as they aren't swaybacked.

jeeperjohn · Feb 20, 2013

saki669 said:
They are a bit out of my budget. I'd like to keep it around $350 if possible.

I picked up a set of BDS springs from a local dealer for about that much and I have been very happy with them.

souske · Feb 20, 2013

Have you looked at shackle relocation brackets?
I gained about 2" with mine

saki669 · Feb 21, 2013

souske said:
Have you looked at shackle relocation brackets?
I gained about 2" with mine

I ended up with some new RE 5.5" leafs. 169 each on Amazon.com (free ship no tax).
I'll see what that nets me and then go from there with shackles, blocks, etc.

If I can get the metal repaired around the rear leaf mount I will put my revolver shackles back on. They were awesome but did a job on the sheet metal over the years.

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