DIFF UNDER SPRINGS??

[landbruiser]

Hi, ive got a swb 70 series landcruiser with stock suspension (leaves front and rear). The leaves are probably sagged but i only have a couple of inches of travel between the diff and bump stops.
What i wanna know is if its dodgy to move the diff to run under the leaves for more clearance? or do i need to buy new springs?

[DaveM]

I think its called SOA or spring over axle conversion. Not too sure about the details on doing it, but others on here have, would think you would have to cert it though as it would give quite a lift, affecting the handling of the vehicle.

[Armourguard]

Heres a few pics that could help

http://gallery.prairiedogparts.com/view ... m02&page=1

or try this thread, its got some good pros and cons in it

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php? ... hlight=SOA

[wopass]

sagged old springs are the best ! ! ! they flex nicely

SOA is a pretty big job and not that hard to do in the same sentance,if you have the know how and parts to do it you can do it in a weekend few of us on here are/have done it.

my 40 is SOA and i love it

[landbruiser]

cheers guys i read the posts there and they seem to say that its really hard and costs heaps. what parts would i need?

[niblik]

hi steer arms or inverted steering arm, new spring perches on diff, handbrake adjustment possibly and brake lines, driveshaft extensions and/or double cardon joint, possibly shocks...

its not that hard or expensive really..

you can dooo eeeeeeeeettttt..

[MNC]

Hi, ive got a swb 70 series landcruiser with stock suspension (leaves front and rear). The leaves are probably sagged but i only have a couple of inches of travel between the diff and bump stops.
What i wanna know is if its dodgy to move the diff to run under the leaves for more clearance? or do i need to buy new springs?

I'm going SOA as well - just finished bolting up diffs!

From your comments sounds like you might want to do some more research first or find a friend that can help with the welding etc

One simple option would be to try replacing your standard shackles with extended ones first. Have a go and see if you like it - real easy to set up too

[wopass]

I'm going SOA as well - just finished bolting up diffs!

pics ?

[landbruiser]

I have some experience with ute lowering/airbagging so i can get the welding side sorted. I dont wanna sound like a dumbass but could you elaborate on the shackle idea??

[MNC]

I'm going SOA as well - just finished bolting up diffs!

pics ?

Hahaha - should have expected that. Pics on there way - will try take some on Weekend.

[MNC]

I have some experience with ute lowering/airbagging so i can get the welding side sorted. I dont wanna sound like a dumbass but could you elaborate on the shackle idea??

No problem - There are 2 swing shackles on the front (standard set up) of the front 2 leaf springs and 2 swing shackles on the rear of the rear 2 leaf springs.

To get a quick easy lift remove 2 nuts on each swing shackle, remove standard length swing shackle, & replace with a new longer swing shackle. Easy!

This is a cheap and easy way to get a bit of lift. Wont be as good as SOA thou but worth a try to start with.

[landbruiser]

oh yeah i see now. cheers, that seems like the best idea for me at this stage as i dont need any big lift yet(ive only got 31s) but this should stop me from bottoming out too much. Just one more questio, how much longer should i make the shackles? im guessing too long would create some safety issues.

[tgaguy1]

Your lift will be half of the shakle length, i.e. 2" longer shakles will give you 1" of lift at the diff.