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Re: 82 build
« Reply #30 on: Sep 16, 2007, 07:35:11 PM »
It flexes a lot...my chevy springs only have 2 leaves in them.  they used to have 1 overload and 3 main leaves. now theres no overload and the 2 top main leaves.  it works well, rides real nice. sits level with the front.  if i put stuff in my bed that weighs a couple hundred pounds the back sinks down a few inches...its not good for hauling heavy stuff. although my engine happily pulls whatever i load in the truck  :moon:

im thinking of going with arbs front and rear and either 4.88s or 5.26s.  I have 33s now, but next time around they will be 35-37.  my buddy has 35s and 5.26s and he says its geared way too low for his liking.  he says first is almost worthless, and to go 70 on the freeway he cruises at 4000something rpm in 4th gear...or maybe it was 5th he said. i dont remember.  but i dunno which gear set i want to choose yet.  im going to ask him if i can drive his truck, then ill know.  I think its worth saving all the money and spending it on diffs built by :turtle: with ARBs so i can drop them in and kick some serious ass.  plus, it would give me an excuse to buy an onboard air setup with maybe a 5 gallon tank. 

by the way chevy springs are an incredible upgrade for the money.  i spent like 75 dollars for everything and it took a day. they flex like crazy
82 hilux, bobbed, really fast 22r, 2 transfer cases, ARB's, 5.29's, 37" MTR's. Custom everything.

 
 
 
 
 

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