Front spring Reversal for 88 Gwag

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Front spring Reversal for 88 Gwag

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Im thinking about moving the front axle forward by doing a front spring reversal. what are the downsides to doing this? and what parts would be involved?
I know I would need a longer front drive shaft and to trim the front fender. I posted this on IFSJA but that site is giving me all kinds of hell. I figured Id give this place a try.
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Re: Front spring Reversal for 88 Gwag

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Already responded on the other site, but will here to keep things consistent :)

You will most likely have some steering issues unless you are running cross over steering, as the drag link wont be lined up properly anymore. As I recall it moves it forward 1.5" or so.

Question is, why? Your sig says you are running 31's. Unless you plan on running 40's or something I doubt you are going to have issues with your tires rubbing your firewall.

Oh, and you may have to address your caster angle, as it will change some.
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Re: Front spring Reversal for 88 Gwag

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If it only moves the axle 1.5" then its not really worth the time and trouble. I was thinking about it because it would improve approach angle. Im trying to maximize the capabilities of my rig with stock dana 44s. I will be upgrading to 33s soon and I dont plan on going any bigger with the stock axles.
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Re: Front spring Reversal for 88 Gwag

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Your approach angle really is fine stock, thats that departure angle that you have to worry about ;)
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Re: Front spring Reversal for 88 Gwag

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Its not worth messing with the steering just to get 1.5''. Ill hold what I got. thanks for the advice.
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Re: Front spring Reversal for 88 Gwag

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Stuka wrote:Your approach angle really is fine stock, thats that departure angle that you have to worry about ;)

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Re: Front spring Reversal for 88 Gwag

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We did a spring over on Crom now blackBart has brought up the idea of flipping the front and rear springs to get a little more wheel base. Eventually we are talking about droping the 37s and going to 40s or bigger!
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