Author Topic: chevs and revolvers (Read 2792 times)

Crawler677 · « **on:** Aug 16, 2006, 05:38:06 PM »

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=400619+315951&autoview=sku could any of these be used with 63 inch chevies? they all state the use of 2.5 inch wide springs (width at the spring eyes?), the first set listed dont look like they would work, and i cant tell the difference between any of the other

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 16, 2006, 06:01:53 PM »

with 63 inch springs your gonna flex like crazy, ive heard alot of guys say those springs unload at weird times

Hottrod81 · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 16, 2006, 06:10:35 PM »

You don't have to use the revolver. You can use just a regulare shackle. That's what my father uses.

Crawler677 · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 16, 2006, 06:50:52 PM »

the reason i like the design of the teraflex setup is because it twists. i have broken many leafs due to twisting. and thats with orbital bushings. so back to my original question, which ones would work with chevs?

leorn · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 16, 2006, 10:07:33 PM »

I just took my revolvers off. I needed a longer shackle, and I always heard of the unloading thing... I'll confess that I took them off in fear of that, but I never had it happen. Thats on some of the most off camber trails in moab. They will lift up the rear end when you go up hills whenever your on it, but that is because of the natural twisting force of the axle. With a strong leaf like a chevy I think they should be ok, but I watched my buddy in an xj bend his leaf pack because of the unloading going up hills. If you end up getting some I have my old pair sitting around. hope this helps.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 16, 2006, 10:11:05 PM »

check out minisimps hinge plates... they look pretty cool

Crawler677 · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 16, 2006, 10:12:49 PM »

right now im looking for a pair of Teraflex revolvers that will work with chevs. if i cant find a pair for cheap enough in time, im just going to run the usual setup.

Crawler677 · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 16, 2006, 10:14:03 PM »

Quote from: Captain4x2 on Aug 16, 2006, 10:11:05 PM

check out minisimps hinge plates... they look pretty cool

i was looking at that, but decided i would be too worried about it on the road because i drive like an

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 17, 2006, 02:38:35 PM »

Bigmike has those hinge plates that minisimp designed and said they handle great on the highway

Crawler677 · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 17, 2006, 08:20:03 PM »

i was going to run orbital bushings on the springs.

IronClad · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 18, 2006, 07:39:57 AM »

chevy springs suck.. they dont flex aswell as all the hype makes them out to be.. run a set of f-150s and if done correctly revolvers dont unload or anything.. basicly all you need is the stock ford shackle and make your own shackles.. mine were 8" eye to eye to a ford shackle with stops welded on.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 18, 2006, 07:52:26 AM »

Quote from: IronClad on Aug 18, 2006, 07:39:57 AM

chevy springs suck.. they dont flex aswell as all the hype makes them out to be..

olivedrab85 · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 18, 2006, 10:04:05 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Aug 18, 2006, 07:52:26 AM

x2

Hottrod81 · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 18, 2006, 02:19:48 PM »

You must be misinformed. If Chevy springs suck, then why do so many people use them?

Chopperman · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 18, 2006, 09:29:57 PM »

Chevies don't flex.... mmmkay

MiniSimp · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 18, 2006, 10:44:15 PM »

Quote from: Chopperman on Aug 18, 2006, 09:29:57 PM

Chevies don't flex.... mmmkay

Come awn Chop, are you serious?

Hottrod81 · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 19, 2006, 10:00:31 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Aug 18, 2006, 10:44:15 PM

Come awn Chop, are you serious?

X2

Yota4life · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 24, 2006, 11:31:31 PM »

My chevys flex.......see the frame hitting the ubolts

MiniSimp · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 25, 2006, 06:06:21 AM »

Quote from: Yota4life on Aug 24, 2006, 11:31:31 PM

My chevys flex.......see the frame hitting the ubolts

Nice! You're running the same bumpstops as me!

Hottrod81 · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 25, 2006, 07:33:09 AM »

Those are the same bumpstops I have. They are very rigid.

Yota4life · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 25, 2006, 09:29:32 AM »

Yea they feel great when you really SLAM them

Crawler677 · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 25, 2006, 11:51:17 AM »

im thinking about using airbumps

that is if i can find some that arnt 150+ a peice

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