85 4Runner low lift high flex set up question

[RCKSQRL]

Runner is at shop getting some small stuff fixed, will get a measurement when I pick it up. The 2 leaves removed were not insite the spring clamps so I didn't have to reallydisassemble to entire thing. For the rear spring I am not so sure. It would most likely require disassemly of the pack. Now that being said, I would leave the rear springs alone, especially since there is so much more weight in the back the springs will settle when you take them out on the trail. Figure with the top, gear, more sheetmetal windows ect it is a bit heavier than a pickup. A lot of people will go with a 1" taller spring in the rear and it will level out. Instead of initally attempting to level the lift with shackles initially I would get a taller spring, let it settle and then adjust with shackles. Otherwise you may end up with a 9" shackle and well, you don't want that! Just my .02 and I will get some measurements for you as soon as I pick it up.

I am running Bilestein 12" travel shocks,F/R, the rear are getting moved more outboard into a new position as how I had them they became my bumpstop when I removed the blocks and they are angled  /\  . I also have a IFS rear axle that I rotated up for better pinion angle.
Hope that helps
later

[albo4runin]

Thanks that is good to hear.  Truck looks good Hunterjes.  AlboRunner the 26.5 is what I was shooting for.   Perfect.  So what are the specs on the Gray 4Runner with the Alcan's?  Lift, shackle, pearch etc.  I think I'm about to order a 3" Alcan set.  How much did yours sag after wheeling, or did they settle to the height you speced out?  It looks higher in the picture you posted, any update pic's after breaking in?  With 33's I should be good with minimal fender mangling!    

Eric
Shackle - 5 1/2", 4" perch, cant tell you lift as it was on another rolling chassis, when I bought it.
Mine has sagged about 3ish" not forsure, no bumpstops front
I'll send pics when I take em

[eric hohlfelder]

Ok Rock Squirl it up to you.  If the lift has settled down two what I'm looking for I may go with Marlin.  If so maybe I can get to work on it over X-mas break.  I have an IFS rear axle as well but have not rotated.  May try shaving the diff and rotate at that time latter on.

Albo Runnin - Pic's would be good to visualize the ride height.