How far into a negative arch are the leafs at full compression? Deaver doesn't suggest more than 1-2" max on those springs you have, otherwise they will lose their elasticity and begin to fatigue. We are using the same springs and some 12" shocks to get about 15" of travel out of the rear of our '89 4Runner w/o cutting into the cab and w/o cantilevers. the shocks only hit about ~40º on full compression too.
Although trick looking, cantilevers are maintenance intensive (lots of bushings etc) and shocks wear through seals and bushings faster (from the weight of the shock resting on the seals/bushings at all times as compared to a vertically mounted shock). Plus the damping effectiveness of the shocks is compromised severely being positioned at such extreme angles.
Although trick looking, cantilevers are maintenance intensive (lots of bushings etc) and shocks wear through seals and bushings faster (from the weight of the shock resting on the seals/bushings at all times as compared to a vertically mounted shock). Plus the damping effectiveness of the shocks is compromised severely being positioned at such extreme angles.
