this is my first build i have done. the trucks a 88 toyota pickup and im mocking up a f150 leaf spring swap out back and i have all the mounts tacked in and need some opinions on my shackle angle before i weld everything solid. this truck is a trail only tuck. so here's a pic i have about 300lb of weight on it to simulate a small bed and spare tire.
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/redyota/toyota%20build/tackrear350lbish.jpg
and here's one with just a bare housing hanging at droop.
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/redyota/toyota%20build/reartackeddroop.jpg
i posted this in the newbie cause the Toyota forum would have ripped me a new one for asking.

Looks good. Run it. :D

Looks good to me too

X3 looks good to me!

Get an angle finder and check it.

I like to run a 30-35* angle with the trucks weight, and about 5-7* angle forward at full droop.

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/redyota/toyota%20build/reardone.jpg
Ok i moved it forward another 5/8 in and called it good so they are all burned in and I'm pleased with my work. thanks for your guys impute.

looks great!!!

Looks like it will have alot of axle wrap. Shackle angle looks good.

if the axle wrap becomes a problem ill make up a traction bar. just need to do my research into how i want it. the sas is going to be starting next week some time.

X2 on the Axel wrap.... I was going to "see how it goes"
and a new set of leaves later it's easier to build it before you break it!

ok need some more advice from you guys i did some playing in the yard and the shackle mounts have poly bushings in them and they are really stiff. is there a war to soften them up. i read some were that you can drill a series of small holes in the extra poly and will help it flex better. this will be done till i get some joints from ballistic fab.

How long do you want the bushings to last?

I wouldnt drill into them, but then again, their not my bushings, and its not my truck.