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Charon July 6th, 2016 11:44 PM

Re: K1000 Leaf Spring Upgrade
 
I can help with the rear disk swap. Its from a Honda passport or Isuzu trooper. I would keep the push pull steering. Crossover is nice on a dedicated trail rig with lots of flex. But its a cost. Need the passenger flat top knuckle. Have it machines. Add the arm. 3.54 with a stockish tire is not to bad without overdrive.

Charon July 6th, 2016 11:47 PM

Re: K1000 Leaf Spring Upgrade
 
And just a good powerlok. Or Detroit is a lot less money than a selectable locker. I run Detroit lockers in All my rigs. Even the wife's wrangler. All the internet jabber about quirks is over blown.

Charon July 6th, 2016 11:49 PM

Re: K1000 Leaf Spring Upgrade
 
And I live in Spokane. The lake home is at Spirit Lake.

arepoff July 11th, 2016 04:51 PM

Re: K1000 Leaf Spring Upgrade
 
all sounds good. Can't wait to see your photos.

arepoff July 20th, 2016 10:07 PM

Re: K1000 Leaf Spring Upgrade
 
Charon,

What front springs do you use? I noticed several had 325-450 in/lb ratings. I thinks stock is 500 in/lbs. I also have a complete spring/hangers, etc from a 1988 F250 that I am going to use on the rear since I have them. I think they are 58" long, 5 leafs with an overload.


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