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    Series 3 springs above axel conversion?

    As i see it youll have the following problems 1. Higher cog with thin tracks- u will tend to rollover than get stuck! Can try . Wider diffs . Spacers . Offset rims to get a wider track 2. Wil need longer shakles 3.The kinpin angle can be set at the time of welding the leaf spring...
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    Longer front spring?

    I've heard of using teflon and UHDpolymer works. After seeing ur post definitely got to try it! I dont think redusing the number of leaves is safe as this causes the spring to be stressed more at a particular point (depending on which leaf was removed) and causes broken leaves. The spring pack...
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    Longer front spring?

    Come on... For argument sake wouldnt longer leaves give a better spring rate / better articulation. I know it would give the axel a lot more movement. The only disadvantage i could thinkof is a slight reduction in the approach angle due to the spring anchors moving forwards. Can anyone other...
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    Longer front spring?

    Well the stock landy isnt perfect either! :D:D
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    Longer front spring?

    SUA axel stays at the same place.
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    Longer front spring?

    hey guys, Thinking of swapping two rear spring packs (longer) to the front of my SIII 88" to improve the horrible ride! Planning to keep the spring center at the stock position and fabricate new front and rear anchors. Has anybody done this before? This has been done in land cruiser BJs...