The big blue turd

[texasislandboy]

ahh i see

 

[taco4x4rar]

Ok to answer Andys question, I took off a leaf spring and measured it then applied the forumla to calculate it's spring rate. Spring rate with the AAL and without the overload(don't know how to factor in the overload) is almost 200in/lbs even (199.98768 to be exact) So it would appear that the marlin springs are a good candidate for swapping at 220in/lbs I think i'll order a set and just see how it goes will prolly stick the overload back on the pack as I don't think it hinders flex all that much and I do carry heavy loads from time to time.

 

[AlienXtx]

Heavy loads,........like when you go out hogging for fat chicks?

 

[texasislandboy]

well shit man this could be a cheap way for me to get back level.....

 

[yotarob]

Is this truck ever going to be 4x4 again?

 

[taco4x4rar]

Is this truck ever going to be 4x4 again?

Maybe? I'll get more motivated one the money tree sprouts again.

 

[texasislandboy]

man randy i spent about 3 hours today looking up crap about those leaf spring

 

[taco4x4rar]

man randy i spent about 3 hours today looking up crap about those leaf spring

And?

 

[texasislandboy]

And?

after about 20 pages of google searching i kinda gave up i saw somewhere that the leaf spring rate was like 185 progressive to 385 it might just have to be a trial and error test

 

[texasislandboy]

hey man did you ever find anything out about leafs ?

 

[taco4x4rar]

hey man did you ever find anything out about leafs ?

Nope, I just said fuck it and ordered some. They said if I needed to more/less lifted springs I could ship back the others unused of course and they would only charge me a restocking fee plus shipping. I'm gonna put my factory overload into the pack to try and keep some weight capacity but the measurements look good guess we will find out whenever they get here.

 

[Silverback]

What leafs did you order?

 

[taco4x4rar]

What leafs did you order?

Marlin rear springs

 

[texasislandboy]

hell yea man how high did you go ? i know they go up too 5inche s

 

[Silverback]

Actually 6"

 

[texasislandboy]

even better i could use those

 

[Silverback]

I'm not sure they will work on a new Taco.. I'd let Randy be the Guinea pig.
http://www.marlincrawler.com/suspension/full-kits/leaf-spring-kit-rear

 

[Anathollo]

Hey randy, did you ever get that bumper in that you ordered?

 

[taco4x4rar]

Yea, just havn't take n pics

 

[drew02a]

Is that spare 3rd you set up open?