did a little work....


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well, the rear of my truck was sagging a little......so i got some Expo rear springs and the cheapo auto parts shackles...

before i started....

did a little work....


the measurement from my tire to the wheelwell opening....

did a little work....


new centerbolt in the Expo spring...

did a little work....


the cheapo shackles mounted....

did a little work....


out with the old....ready for the "new"...

did a little work....


after driving her around.....

did a little work....


gave me 3 1/2" of lift.....

did a little work....


and what is next....

did a little work....


l8r, John
 
Can't wait to see how the front comes out!!!! Looks great.
 
Nice! Did the expo leafs give you most of the lift or was it bigger shackles too. I was wondering cause I need about 2.5 to 3 inches of lift on the back so I need to know if I need to get anything besides expo leafs with it.
 
sweet, i'm probably gonna do that same setup in the rear of my BII, those rad arms are sweet lookin, fab them up yourself?
 
looks good man...when we doing the front lol
 
looks good man...when we doing the front lol

i'll be doin the lift on Monday on Kenny's lift.....just hope my Pitman Arm is in...

the shackles should be worth 2".....and the Expo's for 1 1/2".....

thanx guys :D

l8r, John
 
Nice! Did the expo leafs give you most of the lift or was it bigger shackles too. I was wondering cause I need about 2.5 to 3 inches of lift on the back so I need to know if I need to get anything besides expo leafs with it.

each one will give you somewhere from 1.5 to 2 inches
 
You lost me. Each what? Leaf or shackle.
 
You lost me. Each what? Leaf or shackle.

he said that the shackles are good for 1.5-2

and the Expo spring are good for 1.5-2

l8r, John
 
I love your front winch bumper, got any closeups?
 

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