87monty
Wheeler
Reged: 11/06/08
Posts: 127
Loc: Visalia CA, Central Valley
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What is a good Combo? Im not looking for a quick fix really.
Is there any leaf-packs that are pretty much a bolt up but with a good ride still? I plan on towing a small trailer soon as well. 
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1987 Montero 4speed auto with bfg 33/12.50 15's on black 8 hole 15x8 steelies, custom roof rack. Weber carb and a LSD Out back, Soon to Install starion turbo2.6L thats on the stand waiting!!
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fasteddy
Web Wheeler
Reged: 01/30/01
Posts: 8986
Loc: Flat Creek, GA
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Find a truck spring shop and get the old ones re-arched and add a leaf. They retemper the steel, too, in most cases. Not very expensive at all...
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"If you turn yourself into a sheep, the wolves will eat you." B. Franklin
95 SR named Ella 120k mi
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87monty
Wheeler
Reged: 11/06/08
Posts: 127
Loc: Visalia CA, Central Valley
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It works pretty good? I think there is a shop downtown that may do it. So no other leaf pack that may bolt up?
What add a leaf do you suggest?
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1987 Montero 4speed auto with bfg 33/12.50 15's on black 8 hole 15x8 steelies, custom roof rack. Weber carb and a LSD Out back, Soon to Install starion turbo2.6L thats on the stand waiting!!
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fasteddy
Web Wheeler
Reged: 01/30/01
Posts: 8986
Loc: Flat Creek, GA
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Around here it's Big Moe Spring and Brake, a chain, I think. I'd take their recomendation on the add on, if any. I'd also get the teflon interleaf thingys for smoother ride, and new bushings. Adding a leaf will make the pack a lot stiffer, which it may not need, and somewhat limit articulation...
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"If you turn yourself into a sheep, the wolves will eat you." B. Franklin
95 SR named Ella 120k mi
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87monty
Wheeler
Reged: 11/06/08
Posts: 127
Loc: Visalia CA, Central Valley
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Where would I find the bushing kit is there a part number or good aftermarket brand?
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1987 Montero 4speed auto with bfg 33/12.50 15's on black 8 hole 15x8 steelies, custom roof rack. Weber carb and a LSD Out back, Soon to Install starion turbo2.6L thats on the stand waiting!!
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fasteddy
Web Wheeler
Reged: 01/30/01
Posts: 8986
Loc: Flat Creek, GA
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"If you turn yourself into a sheep, the wolves will eat you." B. Franklin
95 SR named Ella 120k mi
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0778drz110
Rock Warrior
Reged: 08/31/08
Posts: 535
Loc: Florida
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you could try spring over? If you figure 4-5" from SPOA and about 2" from sag you get about 3" lift...
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1988 Dodge Raider 2.6l 4cyl., 5speed, LSD rear, 31x10.50 BFG A/T, 2 100w offroad lights, "Rolled my Montero" sticker
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3343595
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fasteddy
Web Wheeler
Reged: 01/30/01
Posts: 8986
Loc: Flat Creek, GA
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Ask the shop who does them. It's what I would do. Always ask the pros...
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"If you turn yourself into a sheep, the wolves will eat you." B. Franklin
95 SR named Ella 120k mi
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87monty
Wheeler
Reged: 11/06/08
Posts: 127
Loc: Visalia CA, Central Valley
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Spring over? Sorry not sure what that is. I now have about 1.5 inches of down travel befor it hits the stops. Kind of annoying on the trails, and speed bumps for that matter!
I still have not called areound to see who does the work kevin was talking about been pretty busy this week.
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1987 Montero 4speed auto with bfg 33/12.50 15's on black 8 hole 15x8 steelies, custom roof rack. Weber carb and a LSD Out back, Soon to Install starion turbo2.6L thats on the stand waiting!!
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0778drz110
Rock Warrior
Reged: 08/31/08
Posts: 535
Loc: Florida
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leaf spring over the axle, stock springs are under the axle like a jeep YJ or samurai. Might not be a good idea since you're going turbo with 33s....
1.5" uptravel right? not downtravel? You could do an add-a-leaf with maybe a re-arch with the toyota lift shackles to get some articulation 
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1988 Dodge Raider 2.6l 4cyl., 5speed, LSD rear, 31x10.50 BFG A/T, 2 100w offroad lights, "Rolled my Montero" sticker
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3343595
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