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well i decided to make new shackles for the springs because i didnt like having a spacer ,but i had to make them 6" because they wouldnt clear the frame if they were any less
so by doin this it made the shackle angle almost straight and the truck was too tall
so i went ahead and ordered new longer to leaf springs (toyota rear springs) from summit for $238 for the pair
had to re-drill the hole for the center pin because it was offset
since i was doin all this i figured i would change the upper shock mounts so the shock bolt goes towards the frame instead of parallel (better for the shock), lower shock mounts because they sat weird and the only way to get the bolt off was to remove the springs
and finally place the bumpstops in a better position
oh and i did have to notch the front part of the body mount so the shackles can swing up
ill probably have to add a another leaf before gone but i have the leaf pack i just took off i can add to it
so as of now i should have 18" travel up front along with 18" travel in the back
so by doin this it made the shackle angle almost straight and the truck was too tall
so i went ahead and ordered new longer to leaf springs (toyota rear springs) from summit for $238 for the pair
had to re-drill the hole for the center pin because it was offset
since i was doin all this i figured i would change the upper shock mounts so the shock bolt goes towards the frame instead of parallel (better for the shock), lower shock mounts because they sat weird and the only way to get the bolt off was to remove the springs
and finally place the bumpstops in a better position
oh and i did have to notch the front part of the body mount so the shackles can swing up
ill probably have to add a another leaf before gone but i have the leaf pack i just took off i can add to it
so as of now i should have 18" travel up front along with 18" travel in the back





