Gold Cobra
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Woodland, WA
I've got a 2wd 92 Comanche named George. Build thread: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1095505
Anyway, I've decided to lower it. I figured even an idiot like me could figure out how to lower the rear. I was going to use 2" blocks and XJ shackles. I like the idea of blocks because I don't want to lose payload capacity as I'll be using the bed to haul stuff. So I broke a set of cast and a set of aluminum blocks before I realized they both broke because of the arch in the spring and the perch is actually curved to accommodate that.
Is there another set of leafs I could use to give me the drop I'm after with as good or better payload capacity? (Firmer would be okay too because I've had thoughts about maybe one day auto crossing this thing) or should I try to fab up a set of 3" blocks out of mild steel, with a curve built in. Another option would be to put in an 8.8 with flat perches and use regular 3" blocks. But I was hoping to keep this cheap.
Anyway, I've decided to lower it. I figured even an idiot like me could figure out how to lower the rear. I was going to use 2" blocks and XJ shackles. I like the idea of blocks because I don't want to lose payload capacity as I'll be using the bed to haul stuff. So I broke a set of cast and a set of aluminum blocks before I realized they both broke because of the arch in the spring and the perch is actually curved to accommodate that.
Is there another set of leafs I could use to give me the drop I'm after with as good or better payload capacity? (Firmer would be okay too because I've had thoughts about maybe one day auto crossing this thing) or should I try to fab up a set of 3" blocks out of mild steel, with a curve built in. Another option would be to put in an 8.8 with flat perches and use regular 3" blocks. But I was hoping to keep this cheap.
