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Discussion in 'Upcoming Events (Trail Rides, Meetings, etc.)' started by TehMidget, Feb 8, 2008.

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  1. TehMidget Ya herd!!!!11

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    This is a trial section. If you guys dont use it i will merge it back to the single tech section.
    TehMidget, Feb 8, 2008
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  2. cajun65 Moderator

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    I started a similar thread on IH8MUD.com and would like to do so here. I have the first prototype 4-inch suspension lift kit from Hell Creek Suspension. They are located in Mississippi and so far, I'm totally impressed with the ride and strength of these springs. Volunteer on here also has a set for his 1967 FJ 40.

    I have to replace the rear springs because the owner of Hell Creek didn't like the shackle angles on the ones we installed and ran (still running). He added some length to them and as soon as I can, I'll switch them out and test them out for Tom.

    Enjoy.

    <a href="http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/BSLCA/Wrenching%20Scession%209-22-07/" target="_blank">http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/BS...sion%209-22-07/</a>
    cajun65, Feb 18, 2008
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  3. geauxturbo Greddy aka Big Medicine

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    those look pretty solid.. keep us updated <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/greddy.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":greddy:" border="0" alt="greddy.gif" />
    geauxturbo, Feb 19, 2008
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  4. cajun65 Moderator

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    Link to <a href="http://www.hellcreeksuspensions.com/" target="_blank">Hell Creek Suspension</a>
    cajun65, Feb 19, 2008
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  5. cajun65 Moderator

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    Different close up views from this morning. I just got my Cruiser back from the shop where the t-case was rebuilt. I thought I'd get some fresh images from underneath. The mud is from some of that caked on stuff from Sicily Island. I'll be at the Expo if anyone wants to take a look underneath and get a feel for them. Tom has a list of rigs that he currently has springs for on his web site. Buy American made products!

    <a href="http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/BSLCA/Hell%20Creek%20Suspension%20FJ%2062/" target="_blank">Springs</a>
    cajun65, Feb 19, 2008
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  6. cajun65 Moderator

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    Sicily Island helping to break the springs in

    <a href="http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/BSLCA/Sicily%20Island%20Nov%2007/PICT0692.jpg" target="_blank">http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/BS...07/PICT0692.jpg</a>
    cajun65, Feb 19, 2008
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  7. geauxturbo Greddy aka Big Medicine

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    they remind me alot of the RE HD military wrap spring packs which have had a good reputation.

    So, when are they coing to start making coils? <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/grin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":grin:" border="0" alt="grin.gif" />
    geauxturbo, Feb 19, 2008
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  8. cajun65 Moderator

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    <!--quoteo(post=317471:date=Feb 19 2008, 03:06 PM:name=geauxturbo)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(geauxturbo @ Feb 19 2008, 03:06 PM) [snapback]317471[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    they remind me alot of the RE HD military wrap spring packs which have had a good reputation.

    So, when are they coing to start making coils? <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/grin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":grin:" border="0" alt="grin.gif" />
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    Ha ha, not sure.
    cajun65, Feb 21, 2008
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  9. Jamco6000 1966 CJ5

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    looks nice
    Jamco6000, Feb 21, 2008
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  10. cajun65 Moderator

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    I spent Saturday and today working on the new springs Tom at Hell Creek sent me. He wanted to try springs that were a little bit shorter. They didn't work too well so I put the old ones back on today.

    The cool thing is that it took me about 7 hours to take the first set of rear springs off and put the new ones on. Take into account that I took an hour off to go drink some beer with a few buddies and then eat. Today, I did the whole job in about 2 hours with just my hand tools. That was probably one of the best things I've ever done with my rig to really learn how that works.

    Had great wrenching weather too. Thank goodness.

    Side by side:

    <img src="http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/BSLCA/Hell%20Creek%20Suspension%20FJ%2062/DSCF9825.jpg" border="0" alt="IPB Image" />

    Too short:

    <img src="http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/BSLCA/Hell%20Creek%20Suspension%20FJ%2062/DSCF9883.jpg" border="0" alt="IPB Image" />

    <img src="http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/BSLCA/Hell%20Creek%20Suspension%20FJ%2062/DSCF9886.jpg" border="0" alt="IPB Image" />

    Old back on:

    <img src="http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/BSLCA/Hell%20Creek%20Suspension%20FJ%2062/DSCF9889.jpg" border="0" alt="IPB Image" />
    cajun65, Mar 24, 2008
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  11. Volunteer BSLCA President

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    Good work M. The authority on 62 suspension.
    Volunteer, Mar 24, 2008
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  12. cajun65 Moderator

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    <!--quoteo(post=323957:date=Mar 24 2008, 03:24 PM:name=Volunteer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Volunteer @ Mar 24 2008, 03:24 PM) [snapback]323957[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    Good work M. The authority on 62 suspension.
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    They might be a little too stiff though. It still bounces a good bit. Unless of course I've got three other Cruiser addicts riding with me...
    cajun65, Mar 24, 2008
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  13. rajincajintj trail tampoon

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    <!--quoteo(post=323971:date=Mar 24 2008, 04:31 PM:name=Cajun65)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cajun65 @ Mar 24 2008, 04:31 PM) [snapback]323971[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
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    Good work M. The authority on 62 suspension.
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    They might be a little too stiff though. It still bounces a good bit. Unless of course I've got three other Cruiser addicts riding with me...
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    any leaf spring will soften out a little bit after you put a couple miles on em

    keep us up to date
    rajincajintj, Mar 24, 2008
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  14. cajun65 Moderator

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    <!--quoteo(post=323957:date=Mar 24 2008, 03:24 PM:name=Volunteer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Volunteer @ Mar 24 2008, 03:24 PM) [snapback]323957[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    Good work M. The authority on 62 suspension.
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    They might be a little too stiff though. It still bounces a good bit. Unless of course I've got three other Cruiser addicts riding with me...
    <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    any leaf spring will soften out a little bit after you put a couple miles on em

    keep us up to date
    <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I've had this set on since September with three off-road trips made with them since. I talked to the owner today and he's going to take a closer look at the blueprints. The key word with this set is "prototype" and I've been proud to help out with this. I'll keep you all in the loop as we go.

    Thanks all.
    cajun65, Mar 24, 2008
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    Good work M. The authority on 62 suspension.
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    They might be a little too stiff though. It still bounces a good bit. Unless of course I've got three other Cruiser addicts riding with me...
    <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    any leaf spring will soften out a little bit after you put a couple miles on em

    keep us up to date
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    600lb of coon@ss makes them ride good <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":cody:" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />
    Volunteer, Mar 24, 2008
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  16. cajun65 Moderator

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    It was more like 1000lbs after we first installed them. My Cruiser didn't know what the hell was going on with all that a$$ in there.
    cajun65, Mar 25, 2008
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  17. Volunteer BSLCA President

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    <!--quoteo(post=324112:date=Mar 25 2008, 08:11 AM:name=Cajun65)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cajun65 @ Mar 25 2008, 08:11 AM) [snapback]324112[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    It was more like 1000lbs after we first installed them. My Cruiser didn't know what the hell was going on with all that a$$ in there.
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    <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laughatyou.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":laughatyou:" border="0" alt="laughatyou.gif" /> Some heavy hitters
    Volunteer, Mar 25, 2008
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  18. clay New Member

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    i like this section and now that i have computer access at my job i will gladly use it lots <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/beer.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":beer:" border="0" alt="beer.gif" />
    clay, May 14, 2008
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  19. clay New Member

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    i called downey offroad and they have no clue what i am talking about so here is my problem....

    the new rear axle lines up with my springs and is sitting on its own weight. it is a toyota axle. it has a v6 third member, and came out of a 85 toyota. downey swears that all the axle tubes are the same size but the axle tubes on my new axle are definately slightly larger. so my spring plates (they sit below the axle) dont mount up flush to the axle and the u-bolt holes are about 1/8 of an inch too narrow so they dont sit flat like they are supposed to. i can take the plates to a machine shop and have the holes redrilled to make the u-bolts match up, but there is still the issue that the plates are for a slightly smaller tube diameter so they dont sit flush on the bottem of the axle. i suppose i could grind on them to make them work but then i would be sacraficing strengh....

    has anyone had this problem?
    what should i do to fix this? its the only thing holding up the completion of my project

    thanks
    clay
    clay, Jun 5, 2008
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  20. clay New Member

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    no one?

    comon 4X4 experts here is your chance to display your superior knowledge!!
    clay, Jun 6, 2008
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