Post 4" Lift Woes - Violent Braking & Rumbling

[sierrablue]

Are the springs on backwards? I can't remember when I put my new 4" springs on in November if they were longer one way. I do remember there was a front orientation though.

I was wondering about this too. I know the stock ones on the '63-73s are 32" from either end, centered. I would think that orientation would be determined first by whether or not the pin is centered (and thus shift the axle front/back), and second by putting the bigger bushing in the mount directly on the frame, and the smaller one on the shackle side.

This is the first thing I would check; I personally wouldn't mess with the longer shackles.

[kjandb]

I considered that but I think they're right. Bigger spring eye goes at the rear. That's what the Bj's instructions say but I'll call Deaver to confirm.

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[Herk]

Longer shackles won't help correct the angle, they'll just make the issues with less than ideal angles more noticeable.

[Stuka]

The spring orientation won't impact the shackle angle. The main leaf is either too short, or is over arched.

[JWestfall]

Did you ever solve this shackle problem? Considering same springs for my 71.

[kjandb]

Still unresolved and I haven't contacted Deaver yet. More of a winter project for me. I haven't noticed it settling in more but I also haven't put many miles on it. Good luck.