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<blockquote data-quote="mark" data-source="post: 1569447" data-attributes="member: 16354"><p>I recently picked up a Formula Toy project. Its 80-90% complete, but needs some work to get on the trails. Main thing it needs is the front end rebuilt. the PO had it set up for a 3-link but not a really good set-up in my opinion, way long links, hangers hang down right in the middle of the belly and on top of that all the links were bent and severely scarred and would need to be replaced. I did get the front housing to match, but its pretty much just a bare housing and would require a complete another front axle to give me all the parts I need. So essentially it would all have to be rebuilt.</p><p></p><p>To get this thing back together sooner than later I'm thinking of just tossing a set of leaf spring back on it since the mounts are still on the frame and the PO tossed in the shackles as well. And my old D44 from my last trail rig might just almost bolt right in with the way I narrowed in and where the cast-in perch lands.</p><p></p><p>So what should I be looking for in Toy front springs. I'm thinking I probably want a 3" lift or so, not sure what is in the back but think the guy said Trail Gear springs. I can take a frame to spring top measurement if that helps anyone figure out whats in the back.</p><p></p><p>I see springs sets from Dave'z, Low Range and Trail Gear running about $350 a set for 220# spring rates, 47" long, 22" pin offset. Seems to be a common theme. I also see ProComp 3" springs on Amazon for like $60 ea. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas? I'll need a set of shocks to complement it as well.</p><p></p><p>Since this is temporary, I'd like to stay on the cheap-side, but also don't want to waste money on junk. Or if anyone has anything cheap laying around.....</p><p></p><p>Any help would be appreciated, I know almost nothing about toy stuff.</p><p></p><p>:beer:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mark, post: 1569447, member: 16354"] I recently picked up a Formula Toy project. Its 80-90% complete, but needs some work to get on the trails. Main thing it needs is the front end rebuilt. the PO had it set up for a 3-link but not a really good set-up in my opinion, way long links, hangers hang down right in the middle of the belly and on top of that all the links were bent and severely scarred and would need to be replaced. I did get the front housing to match, but its pretty much just a bare housing and would require a complete another front axle to give me all the parts I need. So essentially it would all have to be rebuilt. To get this thing back together sooner than later I'm thinking of just tossing a set of leaf spring back on it since the mounts are still on the frame and the PO tossed in the shackles as well. And my old D44 from my last trail rig might just almost bolt right in with the way I narrowed in and where the cast-in perch lands. So what should I be looking for in Toy front springs. I'm thinking I probably want a 3" lift or so, not sure what is in the back but think the guy said Trail Gear springs. I can take a frame to spring top measurement if that helps anyone figure out whats in the back. I see springs sets from Dave'z, Low Range and Trail Gear running about $350 a set for 220# spring rates, 47" long, 22" pin offset. Seems to be a common theme. I also see ProComp 3" springs on Amazon for like $60 ea. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas? I'll need a set of shocks to complement it as well. Since this is temporary, I'd like to stay on the cheap-side, but also don't want to waste money on junk. Or if anyone has anything cheap laying around..... Any help would be appreciated, I know almost nothing about toy stuff. :beer: [/QUOTE]
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