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sloppytaco
06-15-2006, 12:42 AM
I was thinking to save a few bucks and one day get the sas done I could go with leafs instead of coilovers. So, would you guys do coilovers or leafs and why?
GaTaco
06-15-2006, 12:54 AM
I'd say link it and go with the coilovers but the leaf springs would get the job done just fine. Might possibly be interested in that fabtech.
ATLRoach
06-15-2006, 05:12 AM
Leafs would be the easiest but the ride quality. Rancho 44044s would be the springs you need or the ones Marlins been making.
link817
06-15-2006, 08:05 AM
leafs, they should be a bit tougher. I've never heard of people complain about the ride quality, some prefer it over a built up ifs. Those rancho leafs are extremely flexy also, so don't worry on that end.
Alan11116
06-15-2006, 08:34 AM
I think I'm kinda with Christian on this one. I've seen where lots of people have been real happy with leafs and it's alot more cost efficient. You can use the extra money to build up the strength factor, too. Leafs are tried and proven. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. This is also coming from somebody who just recently learned the difference between a flat head and a phillips head.
sloppytaco
06-15-2006, 03:53 PM
This is also coming from somebody who just recently learned the difference between a flat head and a phillips head.

I was sold on the leafs until the quote above. :rofl:
sloppytaco
06-15-2006, 03:56 PM
The reason I asked for Colby's info is that he know's someone selling a set of marlin leafs for the front. Thanks for your suggestions, I think leafs are more in my budget even though I would love to have coilovers.
ATLRoach
06-15-2006, 04:11 PM
Chris call me when you get a chance..
GOT COPE?
06-15-2006, 11:05 PM
I was sold on the leafs until the quote above. :rofl: lol

All Pro 5" leaves :2cents:

From what Ive read the 44044's are stiff and provide too much lift. But some people do like'em. It just seems lately 44044's are becoming less popular for the aforementioned reasons.

Try the AP's, Marlins, or custom Deavers or Alcans too.

Oh and if you use the 44044's Ive seen a lot of people take the 44044 main leaf, then stock Waggy leaves and the rest of the 44044's and mix the leaves up to get the right amount of flex/lift.
sloppytaco
06-15-2006, 11:46 PM
I was sold on the leafs until the quote above.:rofl:

lol

Atleast he was honest. To funny!
sloppytaco
06-15-2006, 11:47 PM
If I went with 5" all pro's would the truck sit lower or higher than it is now?
04tacodrvr
06-16-2006, 04:44 AM
the leaves will definaltly be more cost effective and easier to set up. one downside would be not as tight a turning radious as the tire to leave contact will be your limiting factor but taco's don't need all that much room anyway. coilovers are nice but man they're proud of them. just my $0.02.
-daniel
sloppytaco
06-16-2006, 06:48 PM
the leaves will definaltly be more cost effective and easier to set up. one downside would be not as tight a turning radious as the tire to leave contact will be your limiting factor but taco's don't need all that much room anyway. coilovers are nice but man they're proud of them. just my $0.02.
-daniel

Thanks bro. Just when I thought I would be able to start the project up again the wife makes a major change. One that is going to cost me about as much as the sas.:wife:
I would :wiggle:, but I owe her this one big time!
91toyota4x4
06-16-2006, 07:42 PM
If I went with 5" all pro's would the truck sit lower or higher than it is now?

Who knows. Depends on the hanger and other factors too.

I have a trail gear SAS with 4" lift springs and last time I checked I was somewhere between like 6 or 7 inches over stock.
GOT COPE?
06-19-2006, 01:03 AM
Who knows. Depends on the hanger and other factors too.

I have a trail gear SAS with 4" lift springs and last time I checked I was somewhere between like 6 or 7 inches over stock.

Yep. Chris its kinda hard to tell. Read through the SAS Tech on the NB and look at other leaf setups and see what tire size/ leaf combo others are running.
crawlrunner
06-19-2006, 06:25 PM
The best riding, trickest & most capable of wild flex are are coils. But the link system to go along with 'em must be well designed and fabricated. I don't think coils are 'less tough' as long as the link system is strong!
ATLRoach
06-19-2006, 07:37 PM
I was talking to chris and we can do coils, not coilovers, for the same price as leafs

The design I suggested.. Control arms with coils sitting on top of the brackets.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/ATLRoach/Pir21.jpg
sloppytaco
06-20-2006, 06:12 AM
I was talking to chris and we can do coils, not coilovers, for the same price as leafs

The design I suggested.. Control arms with coils sitting on top of the brackets.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y102/ATLRoach/Pir21.jpg

Nice design! I would go with that setup over the leafs anyday.
Blitanicle99
06-20-2006, 10:24 AM
Chiming in late... But when a few of us went to mud for blood they had a nice RTI ramp and of coarse everyone was flexing on it. Suprisingly enough a heep with leafs did the best overall. There was plenty of guy with coils doing great but whatever leafs he was running was damn perfect.
ATLRoach
06-20-2006, 10:33 AM
Flex is not everything...
Blitanicle99
06-20-2006, 03:55 PM
True especialy for a DD but just pointing that out.
taco2486
10-16-2006, 11:13 AM
yep its all bout down travel not up. im gonna take my BL off and get 37's and bump stop. i know a guy that is an amazing fabricator and he had a TJ on 60's with a v8 and 40's with a 1 1/4 body lift thats it here is a pic
http://www.flexonthis.com/gallery/d/2572-4/Picture+110.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=97141242531941c45d0a a82ea7e5bf69