2nd Gen 4runner
I have removed the fuel tank, and all of the rear coil spring suspension including the two crossmembers between the frame rails.
Before:
After:
I am planning to replace one of the crossmembers with a 3"x2"x.25" rectangle tube. This will be used to support the aft end of the fuel tank and exhaust system.
I am going to install an upper shock mount brace to replace the other crossmember.
I would like to see what others have done when installing a rear leaf conversion. Pics appreciated. Hersh had some good pictures of his rear leaf conversion, but not much mention of the replacement of the crossmembers.
I have a 2" body lift, and I plan to keep it. The pros have outweighed the cons. It will allow me to place my upper shock mount higher. I am also going to raise the fuel tank 2".
Will it matter whether I mount the upper shock mount directly above, or even slightly aft of the axle? Or should I mount them forward of the axle ( in the stock crossmember location)?
I would also like some measurements for placement of the spring hanger and shackle angle/placement. My rear axle is torn apart...waiting for arrival of new gears. so I cannot install the axles and wheels yet.
The rest of the buildup is being posted here:
Please help soon, so that my son, Charlie, can put the truck down.
I have removed the fuel tank, and all of the rear coil spring suspension including the two crossmembers between the frame rails.
Before:
After:
I am planning to replace one of the crossmembers with a 3"x2"x.25" rectangle tube. This will be used to support the aft end of the fuel tank and exhaust system.
I am going to install an upper shock mount brace to replace the other crossmember.
I would like to see what others have done when installing a rear leaf conversion. Pics appreciated. Hersh had some good pictures of his rear leaf conversion, but not much mention of the replacement of the crossmembers.
I have a 2" body lift, and I plan to keep it. The pros have outweighed the cons. It will allow me to place my upper shock mount higher. I am also going to raise the fuel tank 2".
Will it matter whether I mount the upper shock mount directly above, or even slightly aft of the axle? Or should I mount them forward of the axle ( in the stock crossmember location)?
I would also like some measurements for placement of the spring hanger and shackle angle/placement. My rear axle is torn apart...waiting for arrival of new gears. so I cannot install the axles and wheels yet.
The rest of the buildup is being posted here:
Please help soon, so that my son, Charlie, can put the truck down.