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Portrnrzuk · 05-11-2004, 01:59 PM

Just wondering if anyone has put Chevy LUV springs on a samurai to gane a longer wheelbase? The springs have a off set pin so if i fli[p them around they should move my wheelbase close to 90+". I searched but didn't come up with anything on LUV springs. The springs are 46" long from eye to eye. i just need to figure out how to hook them up. in the rear i'll have to pull the gas tank and get a fuel cell. I know if i did this i'll need to cut the body up which is fine. just wondering what you guys think.

Oh yeah i'm putting toy axles under it now also.

bulletproof · 05-11-2004, 04:13 PM

use them, take pics and we'll let you know what we think!!!

SilverZuk · 05-12-2004, 05:45 AM

Sounds like a novel concept because you already have the springs. Ask yourself these questions:

How many spare packs do you have?
Do you know where you can spares?

I have been averaging about 4 spring packs per year. Mostly rear, but last night I was changing out the main leaf on my OME packs on the front with stock main leafs because I destroyed both Main leafs last time I was out.
What ever you use for a spring, I would recommend something very common. Leaf springs are easy to bend.

The novelty of unique parts quickly wears off when you need a spare.

Portrnrzuk · 05-12-2004, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverZuk

Sounds like a novel concept because you already have the springs. Ask yourself these questions:

How many spare packs do you have?
Do you know where you can spares?

I have been averaging about 4 spring packs per year. Mostly rear, but last night I was changing out the main leaf on my OME packs on the front with stock main leafs because I destroyed both Main leafs last time I was out.
What ever you use for a spring, I would recommend something very common. Leaf springs are easy to bend.

The novelty of unique parts quickly wears off when you need a spare.

Very true i have thought of this i have four springs now and i will have the chance to get four more if it works will see? I need to get somekind of traction bar to help with spring wrap.

Rudezuk · 05-12-2004, 07:10 AM

do a shackle reversal with them.....and BTW...they are the same as toy rears

Portrnrzuk · 05-25-2004, 09:24 AM

I put a set on the rear and it moved the wheelbase out to 90" and thats with one set in the rear if i put the other set on the front it should move me to 96". I think i;m just going to put them on the front since putting them on the rear it will take alot more work.

05-11-2004, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Portrnrzuk Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19643 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 138	LUV springs? Just wondering if anyone has put Chevy LUV springs on a samurai to gane a longer wheelbase? The springs have a off set pin so if i fli[p them around they should move my wheelbase close to 90+". I searched but didn't come up with anything on LUV springs. The springs are 46" long from eye to eye. i just need to figure out how to hook them up. in the rear i'll have to pull the gas tank and get a fuel cell. I know if i did this i'll need to cut the body up which is fine. just wondering what you guys think. Oh yeah i'm putting toy axles under it now also. __________________ Fat people are harder to kidnap!!

05-11-2004, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
bulletproof Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15689 Location: garland, tx. Posts: 745	use them, take pics and we'll let you know what we think!!! __________________ not bad for home grown it's a little more than that sonny

05-12-2004, 05:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
SilverZuk Hillbilly Houndsman Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13420 Location: Kenna, West Virginia Posts: 6,824	Sounds like a novel concept because you already have the springs. Ask yourself these questions: How many spare packs do you have? Do you know where you can spares? I have been averaging about 4 spring packs per year. Mostly rear, but last night I was changing out the main leaf on my OME packs on the front with stock main leafs because I destroyed both Main leafs last time I was out. What ever you use for a spring, I would recommend something very common. Leaf springs are easy to bend. The novelty of unique parts quickly wears off when you need a spare. __________________ The penalty for punching someone in the mouth is way too high in our society. www.MountaineerOffroad.com

05-12-2004, 07:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
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05-25-2004, 09:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Portrnrzuk Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19643 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 138	I put a set on the rear and it moved the wheelbase out to 90" and thats with one set in the rear if i put the other set on the front it should move me to 96". I think i;m just going to put them on the front since putting them on the rear it will take alot more work. __________________ Fat people are harder to kidnap!!

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