Topic: do u have to move the front hanger forward for waggy spring ??

[crazymoritz97]

hey guys or gals
do u need to move the front hanger  forward to mount the 44044 spring in or not do they just go in on a 79 85 fram need so info ??

[KYOTA]

If I remember right when I did mine the front hanger I built eneded up being like an inch and a half forward but 44044's do not (by themselves) move your axle forward. They are the same length on the front half as stock toys (22.5"). While they do move the axle forward because of the lift they provide (arch in spring), when they compress to the point that they are flat, it's the same. Estimated 1/2" of actual axle relocation forward.

[Roc Doc]

No you do not have to do anything to the front hanger, but over time, if you are running big tires, you will eventually tear the framerail away from the front crossmember.  So a drop hanger allows you to really beef up that junction.

Disclaimer:  If your not wheeling hard you can get by without reinforcing the frame.

[kneedownnate]

Sky manufacturing has axle relocation plates you can use to shove the axle 3/4 or 1" forward if you want.  http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/  Go to the toyota page, click suspension and look at about the 5th item down.  They're pretty cheap too.