[lllmoparlll]

You wouldnt need to :funny:

How do you like those rs44044 fronts so far?

rs44044s are bomb. They are cheap and flex great. there are two different types of rs44044s. They have the regular rs44044 and the rs44044 E. get the rs44044s. A few months back my buddy changed his front leafs to the rs44044 and they didnt flex anywhere close to mine. Later found out jegs or whomever sent him the 44044 E. I was checking out my truck from the side the other day, if i moved my axle 1 more inch forward, i would be able to climb straight up a wall. If i get my 44 boggers on day, i think ill be able too.

 

[varsis]

I need to get some better leafs mine ride like crap on the road but flex good. Not sure how your rs44044's are but they get lots of wrap.

 

[lllmoparlll]

they give a decently soft ride on the street, im on 42s and its still soft. Never had a problem. Cheap, flex alright, great on street and offroad.

 

[Mr.N]

I need to get some better leafs mine ride like crap on the road but flex good. Not sure how your rs44044's are but they get lots of wrap.

If you want the leafs to last, and it you trail ride it, a real traction bar is best.

Street rigs usually need many years to wear out leaf springs.

 

[varsis]

If you want the leafs to last, and it you trail ride it, a real traction bar is best.

Street rigs usually need many years to wear out leaf springs.

Im going to be converting to a 3 link with coilovers so traction bar is just about pointless for me. Just once the funds come

 

[Mr.N]

Im going to be converting to a 3 link with coilovers so traction bar is just about pointless for me. Just once the funds come

Why are you going to a 3 link?

My CJ has out flexed a few 3-4 links.
Not all, but the point is leafs can do a great job unless the linked suspension is well done.

 

[JBert]

So would you recommend running a leaf set up instead of a link?

 

[Duranged408]

So would you recommend running a leaf set up instead of a link?

If the funding is low and you plan on it being a DD, leafs the way to go. Set up properly (doing your homework-or someone else/ leaf rates-weight-flex- variables) you'll get great characteristics both off and on road all the while flexing just as good as the linkers. Leafs are the simple buttons of sas's, with the right tools and a little knowledge "almost" any joe can do it. Linking is tricky and costly, if not set up correctly you can be limited and broke, and lets face it reading articles and books will give you a little insight but truehand experience from the diehards is what will really set you straight (which wont cost cheap) . Generally a 4linked front will out perform a 3link for road manners so hopefully in the years to come i can dive in. With my dd durango anything above 38" would be useless for crawling/State Insp. because im trying to keep the body low as possible (no need to roll-over on the bunny hill- hack deep into panels for extra flex-boatside-fail inspection) so i might try to stay a lil lower with 37"s.

 

[NotThatLow]

If the funding is low and you plan on it being a DD, leafs the way to go. Set up properly (doing your homework-or someone else/ leaf rates-weight-flex- variables) you'll get great characteristics both off and on road all the while flexing just as good as the linkers. Leafs are the simple buttons of sas's, with the right tools and a little knowledge "almost" any joe can do it. Linking is tricky and costly, if not set up correctly you can be limited and broke, and lets face it reading articles and books will give you a little insight but truehand experience from the diehards is what will really set you straight (which wont cost cheap) . Generally a 4linked front will out perform a 3link for road manners so hopefully in the years to come i can dive in. With my dd durango anything above 38" would be useless for crawling/State Insp. because im trying to keep the body low as possible (no need to roll-over on the bunny hill- hack deep into panels for extra flex-boatside-fail inspection) so i might try to stay a lil lower with 37"s.

i know im diggin a old thread but do you have any updted pics on this?

 

[Fuller]

What kind of lift set up are your currently running on it? I like the current stance and defiantly do not have the money/time/space for a SAS.

 

[Mr.N]

So would you recommend running a leaf set up instead of a link?

Depends on your budget.

Since the springs are there, they are easy to make work.
Lots of options to change height. Getting flex takes a little work.


A link system needs a lot of design, time and money. Only use two of the three and you might end up with a system that works worse than leafs.

 

[varsis]

I was talking to a friend and if your buying new leafs you may be able to utilize the rears in the front

 

[Duranged408]

i know im diggin a old thread but do you have any updted pics on this?

Nope, waiting on funding for tires/wheels and some brake lines... painted the current wheels black and tinted the front windows and debadged which isnt anything special, pretty much everything is the back burner, havnt even purchased the right studs yet to mount tires Just got back from Trail-Rex and quite tired, i'll toss up some more photo's tomorrow since its easier than explaining.

 

[durangokid]

I like those wheels and tires, and also whats the info on your lift?? I want mine to sit like that.

 

[RT 4X4]

What's up man,when are you going to get back on it?:waiting:have you started looking for tires yet?

 

[dakotaman23]

?

Where did you order most of your brackets for the sas. I have 2000 dodge dakota and i want to do a sas.

 

[varsis]

Where did you order most of your brackets for the sas. I have 2000 dodge dakota and i want to do a sas.

looks like ballistic, or ruff stuff, however I don't recommend ballistic, may take a year or two to get your stuff, try rough stuff they have everything, and stay away from ballistic.

 

[4bydak]

i got my ballistic fab stuff pretty quick. i needed the 1 inch spacer under the high steer kit for my links to go over my leaf springs, the thing i didnt like is the studs seem a little short but they worked out fine