want to do a soa stock 30 in front and amc20 in back i have limited funding (xmas) what all will need to be changed and degree of yoke can you folks direct me in the right direction?
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want to do a soa stock 30 in front and amc20 in back i have limited funding (xmas) what all will need to be changed and degree of yoke can you folks direct me in the right direction?
Just get some spring perches new around $45.00 ! Keep the front at parallel to the excisting mounts and put the rear end up at about 4 degrees.
The only thing that you might have to modify is the steering arm from pitman to knuckle ! You might have to heat that up and bend in an s curve to clear the springs ! If you do need to make this mod be sure to gusset the arm with metal ! I used angle iron on my first attempt ! :lo1l:
ok thanks mike im not sure if soa is what i want the stock springs are flat style and its laying low in the front now mabe 2 1/2 sus. lift ? cheapest and easiest will do
I'm not the most technical of writers, but i did do a page on how we origionally did my SOA & shackle reversal.
Could give you some ideas or at least what you can expect.
http://www.mudslingerz.com/SOA.htm
a 2.5" or 4" lift might suit you. For a spring over, you will need to weld on new perches, get longers shocks, longer brake lines, have your driveshafts lengthened (maybe even a CV style shaft for the rear axle), make sure the steering clears, new u bolts, dropped pitman arm, and all that fun stuff. Just pick up a bolt on lift kit and be done with it. A lot less work if you don't have all the tools to fab up a spring over. I have a Rubicon Express Extreme Duty lift and it came with EVERYTHING that I needed. It might be out of your price range though. Steer clear of cheap lifts (ProComp, ETC), for they give a harsh ride from stiff springs. Just ask around and if I were you, I would pick up a used lift kit. Much cheaper, then you can upgrade as money prevails!
Hope this helps,
Jack