Anybody run Scout II rear springs in the front of a Scout II?

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How long are the rear springs? How long are the front springs?
What is the center pin offset on the rear springs?
Do the rear springs give more/less lift in the front than using front springs? How much?
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Your aproach angle would SUCK :D


Not sure off the top of my head, but I want to say 56-58", centered pin. Stock SII fronts are like 42"


I can measure this afternoon if you REALLY want.



Also got some PU and T-all springs to measure......


Mybe REAR PU springs??? Slightly shorter than SII, and 2-1/2's..... Not sure on the pin, but I think centered.

Originally posted by RustoleumWhite

Mybe REAR PU springs??? Slightly shorter than SII, and 2-1/2's..... Not sure on the pin, but I think centered.

I've been told 3/4T 69-73 Travelall rear springs are a good choice for SII fronts. Theresa M. runs 'em on her SOA/RS'd SII, IIRC.

I thought about putting rear springs up front on Little Devil, but it was argued that the front springs are shorter on purpose, to help cornering. On a slow-going trail rig it may not be an issue, but I don't corner slowly. :D

I've seen Theresa's rig, and I don't think she has REAR springs on the front. The rears are MUCH longer than the fronts, and she did not extend her frame in the front.


I don't recall the rear mounting however, so it *is* possible that she off-set the center pin. But I don't belive so.


It's been I while since I saw/talked to her, but I would be willing to bet that she has 3/4 T-all springs, front on the front, rear on the rear......


then again, I could be mistaken.....


FYI, FRONT t-all/pu 4x4 springs are the same length as SII.... Only 2-1/2" wide and thinner :D :D

FWIW I remember hearing that she had the rear t-all springs on the front also.

Mark

Originally posted by RustoleumWhite
I've seen Theresa's rig, and I don't think she has REAR springs on the front. The rears are MUCH longer than the fronts, and she did not extend her frame in the front.


FWIW, IIRC the Ismails have done the same conversion on a few rigs, and I think that's where Theresa and/or her dad got some tech info when they did the swap..


FYI, FRONT t-all/pu 4x4 springs are the same length as SII.... Only 2-1/2" wide and thinner :D :D

So.. when are you going to put some 1/2T T'all springs under your rig and report back to me?

Might be a good upgrade the next time I break leaf springs.

Would I go with the FLAT 1/2T springs, or some 3/4T springs with some arch?

Might also make Little Devil sit a little lower, too.. but I need the suspension travel to keep from beating the axle/frame and ME to death..