I need a new rear suspension

Started by toyotaboy, April 17, 2003, 07:46:16 AM

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toyotaboy

April 17, 2003, 07:46:16 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00:00 PM by 1056988800
I need a new rear suspension on my dailly driver/rock crawler. It is an 85 extra-cab with Alcan 5.5's in front and POS springs that dont flex in the rear. I need something that will handle well on the road but also flex like a mutha mutha on the trail. I run 35" BFG muds so you know about how much lift i need...Any suggestions on what i should buy/make for the rear?
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hawaii500_1999

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April 17, 2003, 11:02:39 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00:00 PM by 1056988800
i would suggest the 63" chebby route.

seems to be in the middle of road handling and trail flex.

just my 0.02
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BigMike

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April 17, 2003, 07:07:44 PM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00:00 PM by 1056988800
Chevy springs work well for daily driver. I second that.

If you go buggy springs, then you'll need alot of dampening for the highway. Some type of shock-dissconnect should do.

If you do shackle work like buggy leafs or double shackles (revolver) then expect the truck to become squirrelly under high speed braking.

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April 18, 2003, 09:05:44 AM Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 04:00:00 PM by 1056988800
What's your price range/preference?  If you're looking for something to buy, I'm pretty stoked on my orbit eyes (more testing needed though!) but they seem to do well with whatever I throw at em.  Mazda springs used to be popular too, in fact I'd be curious to find out if anyone still uses them...anyone?
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