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<blockquote data-quote="JThompson" data-source="post: 1059838" data-attributes="member: 16691"><p>I had, about one year ago, done an SAS on my '91 Toyota. I went for the gusto, meaning, longer springs, hy-steer, rebuilt entire front axle, locker, gears, armor, etc.. I have been wondering lately if my rearend wasn't flexing as well as I expected because the shocks were too long. I recently took them off, measured them a full compression and extension, then went up to Reiter to do a little testing. I found out that the shocks are fine by a few inches either way. My front, which has bumpstops, stiffer springs, less broke-in, and shorter..., actually articulates farther than my rear!?</p><p>The rear was done at the same time as the front. I used the now discontinued <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> longer (56"?) import springs, same lift height as the fronts. I believe my shackle angle is good, and can actually come forward (downtravel) far more. My 2" lift, cheap-ass, Downey rear, stock-length springs traveled farther! Maybe I just need a couple really hard runs to really break them in...</p><p></p><p></p><p>The front, at the shock, with a too-long for now bumpstop, compresses to </p><p>20", and extends to 27.25" (7.25" of travel at the shock)</p><p>The rear, at the shock and no bumpstops, compresses to 18.75, and extends to 23.75" (5" of travel at the shock)</p><p></p><p>PS. I talked to Oldbeercans today, and he was telling me he is using stock Dakota rears on his, and they flex like mad. Says they have a similar arch to Toy lift springs. (Dakotas are sprung-under)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JThompson, post: 1059838, member: 16691"] I had, about one year ago, done an SAS on my '91 Toyota. I went for the gusto, meaning, longer springs, hy-steer, rebuilt entire front axle, locker, gears, armor, etc.. I have been wondering lately if my rearend wasn't flexing as well as I expected because the shocks were too long. I recently took them off, measured them a full compression and extension, then went up to Reiter to do a little testing. I found out that the shocks are fine by a few inches either way. My front, which has bumpstops, stiffer springs, less broke-in, and shorter..., actually articulates farther than my rear!? The rear was done at the same time as the front. I used the now discontinued :rolleyes: longer (56"?) import springs, same lift height as the fronts. I believe my shackle angle is good, and can actually come forward (downtravel) far more. My 2" lift, cheap-ass, Downey rear, stock-length springs traveled farther! Maybe I just need a couple really hard runs to really break them in... The front, at the shock, with a too-long for now bumpstop, compresses to 20", and extends to 27.25" (7.25" of travel at the shock) The rear, at the shock and no bumpstops, compresses to 18.75, and extends to 23.75" (5" of travel at the shock) PS. I talked to Oldbeercans today, and he was telling me he is using stock Dakota rears on his, and they flex like mad. Says they have a similar arch to Toy lift springs. (Dakotas are sprung-under) [/QUOTE]
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