Spring Relocation Question
Burntorange70, I took part of your suggestion on cutting the rear frame out. I didn't like the way the sliders were looking and considering the fact that I have to drive on gravel roads to and from my house, I thought they might not be the best overall solution. After measuring the angle of the rear shackles(loaded and unloaded) I found that if I notched the rear brace 2 1/4" this would give ample room for stock spring mounting or 1" to the rear mounting. By drilling the hole in the same place as the original rear hanger I gained the 1" I was needing. The existing hole in the frame that most suggested I use, is 1" closer to the front. I didn't want to remove the complete rear frame since that portion helps support the outer bolts for the rear bumper. And also the rotisserie is bolted to it!!!! Thanks for the idea.
Burntorange70, I took part of your suggestion on cutting the rear frame out. I didn't like the way the sliders were looking and considering the fact that I have to drive on gravel roads to and from my house, I thought they might not be the best overall solution. After measuring the angle of the rear shackles(loaded and unloaded) I found that if I notched the rear brace 2 1/4" this would give ample room for stock spring mounting or 1" to the rear mounting. By drilling the hole in the same place as the original rear hanger I gained the 1" I was needing. The existing hole in the frame that most suggested I use, is 1" closer to the front. I didn't want to remove the complete rear frame since that portion helps support the outer bolts for the rear bumper. And also the rotisserie is bolted to it!!!! Thanks for the idea.