leaf removal/axle wrap?

trackboss · 07-01-2012, 02:04 AM

Has anyone removed more than just the overload leaf, and if so is axle wrap a problem? Both during acceleration and brake application. I do haul heavy loads and tow.
I have an '08 and plan on installing air bags so I will remove the overload, but would also like to remove an additional leaf to lower the rear even more and improve ride. My concern is that there are only 4 leafs, not including the overload. Having not tried it I'm wondering if 3 leafs will be enough resistance to minimize axle wrap. The 4 leaf pack is strapped and removing the bottom leaf looks as though it requires cutting the strap so it cannot be reversed.
I've seen the thread with the custom 4 link build and if I had the time that is what I would do, but for now this would be an easy alternative.
thanks,
-V

lsone · 11-13-2012, 10:20 AM

traction bars will be a must.

nvrplzd · 11-13-2012, 07:58 PM

Yes you will DEFINITELY need some traction bars.

Ask me how I know... LOL

coderighter · 12-05-2012, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trackboss

Has anyone removed more than just the overload leaf, and if so is axle wrap a problem? Both during acceleration and brake application. I do haul heavy loads and tow.
I have an '08 and plan on installing air bags so I will remove the overload, but would also like to remove an additional leaf to lower the rear even more and improve ride. My concern is that there are only 4 leafs, not including the overload. Having not tried it I'm wondering if 3 leafs will be enough resistance to minimize axle wrap. The 4 leaf pack is strapped and removing the bottom leaf looks as though it requires cutting the strap so it cannot be reversed.
I've seen the thread with the custom 4 link build and if I had the time that is what I would do, but for now this would be an easy alternative.
thanks,
-V

Did you do it?

paintballrepins · 12-21-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trackboss

Has anyone removed more than just the overload leaf, and if so is axle wrap a problem? Both during acceleration and brake application. I do haul heavy loads and tow.
I have an '08 and plan on installing air bags so I will remove the overload, but would also like to remove an additional leaf to lower the rear even more and improve ride. My concern is that there are only 4 leafs, not including the overload. Having not tried it I'm wondering if 3 leafs will be enough resistance to minimize axle wrap. The 4 leaf pack is strapped and removing the bottom leaf looks as though it requires cutting the strap so it cannot be reversed.
I've seen the thread with the custom 4 link build and if I had the time that is what I would do, but for now this would be an easy alternative.
thanks,
-V

Any links to the custom 4link build thread. I'm looking for something like this at the moment.

trackboss · 02-05-2013, 01:29 AM

I don't visit oftens so I missed these. I have not done any spring removal yet. However, looking at the posts above I think once I get to that point I will only remove the overload.
There is a well done custom 4 link airbag setup that someone did, but I cannot find it. Sometime last year I looked it over, but not sure where it was located.

paintballrepins · 02-07-2013, 08:56 PM

If you ever come across it again shoot me a link via pm. I looked up and down this site, unless you saw it somewhere else.

Thanks

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trackboss Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: san francisco Posts: 38	leaf removal/axle wrap? Has anyone removed more than just the overload leaf, and if so is axle wrap a problem? Both during acceleration and brake application. I do haul heavy loads and tow. I have an '08 and plan on installing air bags so I will remove the overload, but would also like to remove an additional leaf to lower the rear even more and improve ride. My concern is that there are only 4 leafs, not including the overload. Having not tried it I'm wondering if 3 leafs will be enough resistance to minimize axle wrap. The 4 leaf pack is strapped and removing the bottom leaf looks as though it requires cutting the strap so it cannot be reversed. I've seen the thread with the custom 4 link build and if I had the time that is what I would do, but for now this would be an easy alternative. thanks, -V

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trackboss Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: san francisco Posts: 38	I don't visit oftens so I missed these. I have not done any spring removal yet. However, looking at the posts above I think once I get to that point I will only remove the overload. There is a well done custom 4 link airbag setup that someone did, but I cannot find it. Sometime last year I looked it over, but not sure where it was located.

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