Author Topic: 4inch mc rear lift, rears up front sits too low (Read 5245 times)

1997whitefozo · « **on:** Dec 22, 2009, 10:34:41 PM »

I have marlin crawler 4inch rear leafs in the back and stock rear's up front. My question is, my rear sits a ton higher than the front and I am unsure of how to lift the front more. I know this question has been asked millions of times but was blown away by how much info was on rears in the front. Thanks for help with the nube question!

-Jake- · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 10:37:31 PM »

If you have stock rears in the front thats your problem you need to add 2-3 leaves to each from another rear pack.

1997whitefozo · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 10:44:00 PM »

I have tried adding i think 3 leafs, my high steer hits my springs and flip kit. I have sky's highsteer. I am away from my truck right now, but may have added 4 leafs so I cant check for sure. I also took one spring out of the rear 4 inch pack (2nd one up from the bottom) out and put it in the front, still too low. someone mentioned putting a front drop hanger, but really dont see a need to cut the old one off.
I basically just need a setup that will work/sit level, maybe a bit higher in the front and be daily driveable.

Mnmstoy · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 08:34:21 PM »

A drop hanger works wonders. I also installed 5.5" shackles. My RUF has 6 total leafs and with that set up. It breaks even with my alcon 4" rears. I would post a pic but I'm on my phone.

Mike
Look in my sig it has a link to what I have done to my yoda.

1997whitefozo · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 09:38:38 PM »

Thanks Mike! Thats exactly what Iwas looking for!

86bobbedtoy · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 10:18:17 PM »

yes on rufs do a drop hanger,
it is on one of the pirate write ups

bleakhorizon · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 24, 2009, 11:36:37 AM »

my ruf setup is all rears, main, main cut, 2nd, 2nd cut, third, forth, third cut i believe (or maybe that was my old pack ) but it clears 35s easy on a 85 runner and sits level with a 4" rear and stock shackles

1997whitefozo · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 24, 2009, 01:05:58 PM »

what about the angle of the tire....idk what its called. but since Ive put the rears up front I noticed my front pinion sits a lot lower and I have incredible death wobble....

Yoat Goat · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 25, 2009, 02:07:13 AM »

Your issue i would say is your caster is messed. RUF's put your pinion angle down which puts your caster out of whack. Find out what degree of shims you need and put them between the spring and the axle.

1997whitefozo · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 25, 2009, 09:40:36 AM »

How do I find out what degree I need? and Can I stack degree shims...

86bobbedtoy · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 25, 2009, 02:34:01 PM »

not recomended

THK Matt · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 25, 2009, 07:06:07 PM »

Hmmm maybe thats why i had "death wobble" over 35mph lol

THK Matt · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 25, 2009, 07:06:35 PM »

only i was running 47" 75 2leaf Waggys

Mnmstoy · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 29, 2009, 07:48:02 AM »

Quote from: 1997whitefozo on Dec 24, 2009, 01:05:58 PM

what about the angle of the tire....idk what its called. but since Ive put the rears up front I noticed my front pinion sits a lot lower and I have incredible death wobble....

I take it you did not use a drop hanger? If that is the case don't use the longer shackles it will make it worse.
The center pin on the RUF your 2" forward which will rotate the diff down.
I installed my own Drop hanger to help in that area.

I also installed longer shackles. Make sure ALL bolts are tight... I had a wobble at around 35. I notice my IFS gearbox was loose. And "U" bolts were loose. I also replace my TRE with new ones. All is well.
Mike

Thomas P · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 29, 2009, 08:05:58 AM »

mix in some lifted springs, keep the stock main three leaves and then 2-3 lifted leaves cut down, ive had a few set ups like that on my rig and loved them

slc_toyota · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 10, 2010, 02:16:46 PM »

low is good

86bobbedtoy · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 10, 2010, 10:42:38 PM »

that is true

84krawler · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 11, 2010, 03:12:09 PM »

its harder to roll

Yoat Goat · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 11, 2010, 03:18:27 PM »

Also easier to get in...

axled89 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 11, 2010, 03:39:58 PM »

less distance to fall after a couple of

Yota Rolla · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 22, 2010, 09:32:37 PM »

i have mc rears with rears up front with a couple f150s mixed in sittin on 37s. . heres mine. .

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