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Trudge

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i wouldnt worrie about welding on the frame at all its 3/8 thick and good steel ..........i read a post where the guy welded the cast iron shackles on, thats what worried me
 

mudguppy

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... The local 4x4 shop guy said there are a few "after build" tricks you can do to help with axle wrap but a good experienced shop should be able to prevent/eliminate most axle wrap. And the axle wrap is the problem in most modified 4x4 and can lead to broken parts and lots of recovery $$. ...
this is my design: even w/ lift blocks, i have zero axle wrap. [thumbzup]
 

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100dollarman

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Are there any issues/concerns with putting that wide a tire on a stock 9" rim?

The stock wheel is only 7.5" wide! No concerns from me-- we have done it about 100 times without a problem. But there are some people who have concerns about anything/everything that isnt stated in the tech manuals--- so you WILL get differing opinions!
 

REO 54

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Hey Hundy!Nice work!I have enjoyed reading and learning on this thread.Question,has anyone rebuilt spring stacks with UHMW shims inbetween each leaf to help with the action,or is this a waste of time?Dave
 

jesusgatos

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Hey Hundy!Nice work!I have enjoyed reading and learning on this thread.Question,has anyone rebuilt spring stacks with UHMW shims inbetween each leaf to help with the action,or is this a waste of time?Dave
Contact Deaver about ANY questions related to leafsprings. Some desert racers and rock crawlers have experimented with anti-friction shims/tape/pads between leafs, but they can end up causing more problems than they solve when dirt/rocks/grit get into them: ends up creating something with more friction than before. I remember talking to Deaver about anti-friction paints a while ago, and that's what I would suggest looking into if you're rebuilding springpacks. Check out this article I wrote several years ago, about building/tuning custom leafsprings. Deaver's got some REALLY cool old machines and tools at their shop.
 

enfield

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How much does the new paint add to the cost of the truck? They look great, it would be awesome to buy one and drive it back to Texas!
 
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