Topic: more front flex?

[spacecwboy]

What can I do to get the most flex out of the front of my 82?  I have 4" leafs with 2" lift shackles and they do fair.  What can I get that will step it up a little bit?  I have been told revolver shackles, but have never seen any used so not sure what will help.  Ideas?

[12runner]

i would say look and see if your shocks r limitting your flex or brake lines if not then u mite try differnt springs. i wouldnt use revoling shackles.

[spacecwboy [OP]]

the springs do pretty good, they were a cheap set to get me started.  They were direct bolt in replacements, so I would assume most of the higher end springs are probably longer than the stock ones?


I am not being limited by my shocks or brake lines, they are both sufficient.  I actually ran without shocks for a while to see if that was the problem (made me sea sick).  Maybe a longer shackle or just suck it up and get better springs

[Mavericks]

What kind of springs do you have?  the stock steering can also limit your flex.  Read some build up threads as well.

[jrock]

Put some rear springs on the front. X2 on reading.

[diggo]

Save some money watch the 4 sale boards and get a good front set from TG, Marlin, Or allpro. Do the crossover steering so you dont wast your time and money with j-arm problems. Do it right the first time. It will be cheaper in the long run.JM

[79coyotefrg]

Save some money watch the 4 sale boards and get a good front set from Marlin, Or allpro. Do the crossover steering so you dont wast your time and money with j-arm problems. Do it right the first time. It will be cheaper in the long run.JM

fixed it for ya

[79coyotefrg]

the springs do pretty good, they were a cheap set to get me started.  They were direct bolt in replacements, so I would assume most of the higher end springs are probably longer than the stock ones?


I am not being limited by my shocks or brake lines, they are both sufficient.  I actually ran without shocks for a while to see if that was the problem (made me sea sick).  Maybe a longer shackle or just suck it up and get better springs

look at the thickness of the springs you have,  if they are over 1/4 inch thick, they are limiting your flex

thick leaves SUCK

my old springs (before the wreck made front stock fronts and 2wd s10 leaves)

[Slolyfe]

Dont put revolvers in the front and remember that bigger shackles decrease your pinion angle which will start a nightmare with you front driveline.

[spacecwboy [OP]]

guess i should give more info.

i already have highsteer

they are 4" procomp springs, definately on the list is a new set.  I put some better bump stops on yesterday, once my limit straps get here for the rear I will see what my front end will do.  I am afraid I will drop my rear springs out if I try it now

[Ghtoyrunner]

ya throw the stock rears up front. they flex great. f150s in the rear and you got urself a good flex