BonesDT
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- July 12, 2002
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- City, State
- Westchester, NY
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- Red '99 Sport SOHC 4x4
I'm looking to clean up my rear end...haha. 3 things I'd like to do:
(1) Install 4-door multi-leaf springs
(2) Replace all rear suspension rubber bushings with polyurethane
(3) Paint all components including rear axle, leaf springs, shackles, links, sway bar, driveshaft, anything removable, etc.
My questions:
(1) Mainly looking to do this for looks. I know the upgrade is suppose to lift the rear nominally, and I just got bigger tires, so I would like to get them in quickly so I can match a front TT and get my alignment. My friend has a old beat-up 92 EB and is willing to swap springs with me. Is there a possibility I will be downgrading with his worn springs even though they are multi-leaf? Should I just buy new ones?
(2) What can I replace? Leaf spring & shackle bushings, rear sway bar bushings, shock absorber bushings? Btw, I believe I'm using DesertRat extended shackles.
(3) This will be my first time painting anything. What paint should I use, Dupli-Color/Plasti-Kote, POR-15, powder coat, bed liner? What about the leaf springs and their flexibility?
Thank you.
(1) Install 4-door multi-leaf springs
(2) Replace all rear suspension rubber bushings with polyurethane
(3) Paint all components including rear axle, leaf springs, shackles, links, sway bar, driveshaft, anything removable, etc.
My questions:
(1) Mainly looking to do this for looks. I know the upgrade is suppose to lift the rear nominally, and I just got bigger tires, so I would like to get them in quickly so I can match a front TT and get my alignment. My friend has a old beat-up 92 EB and is willing to swap springs with me. Is there a possibility I will be downgrading with his worn springs even though they are multi-leaf? Should I just buy new ones?
(2) What can I replace? Leaf spring & shackle bushings, rear sway bar bushings, shock absorber bushings? Btw, I believe I'm using DesertRat extended shackles.
(3) This will be my first time painting anything. What paint should I use, Dupli-Color/Plasti-Kote, POR-15, powder coat, bed liner? What about the leaf springs and their flexibility?
Thank you.