Topic: bought some used alcan springs. now im stuck

[robrub00]

i installed them in the stock location with some lift shackles.  they sit way far back.  my rear tires are like 2+ inches too far back.  and my drive shaft seperated while i was putting them on .  the rear shackle is leaning like at a 33 degree angle.  soo  do i need to relocate the the spring hangers??  if so who sell them ?  do i just need to move the front hanger?

[Cheesemaker]

What's the length difference between the two springs?  Any lift in the used Alcans?  I would recommend moving/getting the front spring hanger.  Especially if they are longer! 

[robrub00 [OP]]

i they are slightly longer but not much.  i ges too much.  who sells good hangers? i see ruffstuffspecialties does

[Cheesemaker]

What site are you looking at right now??   

[DTB]

got pics? that would help

[robrub00 [OP]]

im at work right now.  ill try to get some pics up tonight or tommarow

[CTENG in KS]

Two questions:
Are you sure they are in right?  I.e. did you install them backwards accidentally?
Are you sure they are rears?

[robrub00 [OP]]

the guy that sold them to me said they where rears and they where from a 85 4runner his buddy( the guy how made powertank or something)had  then he got sponsored by all pro and had to run there springs.  they are supposed to be 5 inch rear

[robrub00 [OP]]

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=37633.msg453528#msg453528 here is his ad.

steve sasaki had them
  i have the military wrap facing the front
  here is his post i just boght them yeasterday and installed them

This is a set of rear springs to fit a first gen 4runner. They provide 5" of lift and are set up for +300lbs of load over stock. They include the anti-wrap spring as well.

These springs were run by Steve Sasaki for about three months before he replaced them to run a sponsor's spring at Ultimate Adventure.

$250 or offer. Located in Gilroy, CA. Does not include shipping. (prefer pick-up, these are heavy)

[jimbo74]

bump

[robrub00 [OP]]

http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b42/robrub00/?action=view&current=1008071425.jpg
here are pics

[MiniSimp]

Um... Move your hanger forward!

Bottom of the page: http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/suspension/parts.htm

[DTB]

these are 5 inch lift springs u cant install them in the stock location! they are probably 8 inches longer than stock...time to bust out the welder! you'll probably need some longer shocks and a longer brake line.

[robrub00 [OP]]

right on iwas told the stock hangers where used on these but i guess not, hah.  im trying to get this thing ready to tow to an exhaust shop so i just thru some add aleaves on today with the stock springs.  it sits about even with the 44044's and i swaped in longer brake lines and im using the stock shocks for now.  i have r99012's all the way around waiting in my garage. but i need to get to a place that has 220v so i can weld my shock hoops front and rear and  now the new spring hangers.  thanks for the info everyone!

[jimbo74]

rob, you can use my dryer 220v once we get my truck out of the garage and cleaned up with an extension cord

[DTB]

rob, you can use my dryer 220v once we get my truck out of the garage and cleaned up with an extension cord

you dont have to have a 220 socket to make an extension cord....as long as you have (2) 110 outlets near each other on seperate fuses you can make a cord...

[Rocksurfer]

A buddy of mine has Alcan's, he had to move the front hangers forward. I'm surprised the guy that sold them to you didn't mention that. Alcan sells them in a kit, here's a link for you. Maybe they can help you better.

www.alcanspring.com

[robrub00 [OP]]

you dont have to have a 220 socket to make an extension cord....as long as you have (2) 110 outlets near each other on seperate fuses you can make a cord...

  tell me more?  got pics? 

[robrub00 [OP]]

A buddy of mine has Alcan's, he had to move the front hangers forward. I'm surprised the guy that sold them to you didn't mention that. Alcan sells them in a kit, here's a link for you. Maybe they can help you better.

www.alcanspring.com

  i cheacked out there sitre before and didn't see any kit's ill look again. ThaNKS