3 leaf springs for a 40 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Jason M · 04-02-2005, 01:17 AM

Okay, who happens to remember who made a 3 leaf springpack for a FJ40???

I assume that it is a old lift.

Any ideas?? ride quality??

Advent Horizon · 04-02-2005, 02:12 AM

Rancho; bad.

mobiltoy · 04-02-2005, 04:00 AM

I finally ended up with three in each pack from a 2.5 pinnicle lift on a alum 40 body. It has been about 2 years with no problem. Bill

seapotato · 04-02-2005, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advent Horizon

Rancho; bad.

yeah . what he said. they have all the flex and ride quality of a set of train tracks.

could be the worst springs out there I think.
cheers,
ryan

Toploader · 04-02-2005, 08:22 AM

Jason, I had a set of "Rugged Trail" 3 leafs in my first 40. You can tell by the orange spring bushings compared to the red ones used by Rancho if there still in the springs.
The best use for these old 3-leaf springs is to fab up a nice monster sized crossbow that can shoot driveshafts through 1/4 inch plate steel.

Jason M · 04-02-2005, 08:34 AM

lol

upnover · 04-02-2005, 09:39 AM

2nd rugged trail.
Just make sure you wear you kidney belt.

wayne

ROCK HUGGER · 04-02-2005, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toploader

Jason,
The best use for these old 3-leaf springs is to fab up a nice monster sized crossbow that can shoot driveshafts through 1/4 inch plate steel.

Mark, I think YOU would be the only one that could shoot that bow.

Toploader · 04-02-2005, 10:53 AM

Im not kidding! Im going to build one up and show you guys.

I may use more than one spring for more velocity.
Chopped driveshaft from a duece with the splines sharpened to a point.

Jason M · 04-02-2005, 03:07 PM

I am going to try them as a mono leaf

65SWB45 · 04-02-2005, 08:33 PM

I never had problems getting the old 3 leaf Ranchos to flex on my junk because of the weight of all the spare parts and gear in the truck! I actually managed to snap one of the main leafs because of the load I carry on board.

Not as useful for a rock crawling rig as for a long range expedition rig. My .02

4x4Poet · 04-03-2005, 03:53 AM

Didn't Burbank Spring make 3-leaf springs for 40s?

peesalot · 04-03-2005, 10:05 AM

Jason , if you want em I got a whole set , 3 leaf , 9mm leaf each , I ran em soa on my 40 with 36's and made it thru rubicon 3 times with no issues and just took em off for the new alcans. stiff , yes , work , did for me , worst part was they wasted bushings almost every outing. and they are hell on mounts and shackles , they twist everything pretty good.

Flatty · 04-03-2005, 10:28 AM

Thiose are Rancho springs. I have heard they are stiff, but they can be loosned up in tiome. I mean you are in the desert. Slap them under there, and go do some high speed runs through the desert.

Or another thing you can do is use the main leaf, and then swap in some stock parts. Make a sping set that works for you.

Dima

Jason M · 04-03-2005, 10:59 AM

Exactly what I was planning amigo

My 72 will not be a rockcrawling rig.. just mild trail stuff..

rockthedog · 04-03-2005, 05:40 PM

rancho............... i have a set as well, i ran them for a long time , about 20 years. so if anyone wants a set that are about as broke in as can be, you can have m'.

04-02-2005, 01:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jason M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5286 Location: Vegas Posts: 9,827	3 leaf springs for a 40 Okay, who happens to remember who made a 3 leaf springpack for a FJ40??? I assume that it is a old lift. Any ideas?? ride quality?? __________________ DEAR MADAM: THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT ORDER FROM OUR SEX TOYS WEBSITE. YOU'VE REQUESTED THE LARGE RED VIBRATOR AS FEATURED ON OUR WALL DISPLAY. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER ITEM. THAT'S OUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER

04-02-2005, 02:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Advent Horizon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9639 Location: Eagle River, Ak, Fairbanks, AK Posts: 738	Rancho; bad. __________________ '76 FJ40, "GIR". A bigger money pit than my tuition! TLCA member #12717

04-02-2005, 04:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
mobiltoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 507 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO USA Posts: 101	#s of leafs I finally ended up with three in each pack from a 2.5 pinnicle lift on a alum 40 body. It has been about 2 years with no problem. Bill __________________ 78fj40 alum tub 2.5 lift and lots more

04-02-2005, 08:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Toploader Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16737 Location: Chillin with Clayton Bigsby Posts: 2,206	Jason, I had a set of "Rugged Trail" 3 leafs in my first 40. You can tell by the orange spring bushings compared to the red ones used by Rancho if there still in the springs. The best use for these old 3-leaf springs is to fab up a nice monster sized crossbow that can shoot driveshafts through 1/4 inch plate steel. __________________ 72 Rockwelled yeah whatever... All my shits heavy.

04-02-2005, 08:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jason M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5286 Location: Vegas Posts: 9,827	lol __________________ DEAR MADAM: THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT ORDER FROM OUR SEX TOYS WEBSITE. YOU'VE REQUESTED THE LARGE RED VIBRATOR AS FEATURED ON OUR WALL DISPLAY. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER ITEM. THAT'S OUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER

04-02-2005, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
upnover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17729 Location: Aston,PA Posts: 456	2nd rugged trail. Just make sure you wear you kidney belt. wayne __________________ Up and Over Innovations Inc. ------4wd sales,service and fabrications Rhino Linings of Aston-------#1 spray-on liners 610-358-3179 W.E.Rock team#504 Unlimited http://www.teamupandover.com

04-02-2005, 10:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Toploader Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16737 Location: Chillin with Clayton Bigsby Posts: 2,206	Im not kidding! Im going to build one up and show you guys. I may use more than one spring for more velocity. Chopped driveshaft from a duece with the splines sharpened to a point. __________________ 72 Rockwelled yeah whatever... All my shits heavy.

04-02-2005, 03:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jason M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5286 Location: Vegas Posts: 9,827	I am going to try them as a mono leaf __________________ DEAR MADAM: THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT ORDER FROM OUR SEX TOYS WEBSITE. YOU'VE REQUESTED THE LARGE RED VIBRATOR AS FEATURED ON OUR WALL DISPLAY. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER ITEM. THAT'S OUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER

04-02-2005, 08:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	I never had problems getting the old 3 leaf Ranchos to flex on my junk because of the weight of all the spare parts and gear in the truck! I actually managed to snap one of the main leafs because of the load I carry on board. Not as useful for a rock crawling rig as for a long range expedition rig. My .02 __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

04-03-2005, 03:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34756 Posts: 1,464	Didn't Burbank Spring make 3-leaf springs for 40s? __________________ <>< Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

04-03-2005, 10:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
peesalot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24859 Location: Where ever my wife says Posts: 4,566	Jason , if you want em I got a whole set , 3 leaf , 9mm leaf each , I ran em soa on my 40 with 36's and made it thru rubicon 3 times with no issues and just took em off for the new alcans. stiff , yes , work , did for me , worst part was they wasted bushings almost every outing. and they are hell on mounts and shackles , they twist everything pretty good. __________________ Mellonhead

04-03-2005, 10:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Flatty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 29 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 6,384	Thiose are Rancho springs. I have heard they are stiff, but they can be loosned up in tiome. I mean you are in the desert. Slap them under there, and go do some high speed runs through the desert. Or another thing you can do is use the main leaf, and then swap in some stock parts. Make a sping set that works for you. Dima __________________ 1974 FJ40 in the works 2006 F250 crew cab longbed powerstroke for towing duties

04-03-2005, 10:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jason M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5286 Location: Vegas Posts: 9,827	Exactly what I was planning amigo My 72 will not be a rockcrawling rig.. just mild trail stuff.. __________________ DEAR MADAM: THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT ORDER FROM OUR SEX TOYS WEBSITE. YOU'VE REQUESTED THE LARGE RED VIBRATOR AS FEATURED ON OUR WALL DISPLAY. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER ITEM. THAT'S OUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER

04-03-2005, 05:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
rockthedog Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19510 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 2,715	rancho............... i have a set as well, i ran them for a long time , about 20 years. so if anyone wants a set that are about as broke in as can be, you can have m'. __________________ 77fj40, 1 TON www.wfoconcepts.com 530-268-9494 tlca# 12281 semi_budget 1ton build /forum/toyota-land-cruiser/530636-semi-budget-1-ton-buildup-thread.html linking the rear http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyot...king-rear.html

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