Addicted Offroad's Double Cab. Project "Frenchy"

[sixstringsteve]

I really like where this is going. Loved the frenched hanger!

 

[Max Power]

This is a awesome build with quality parts. I love seeing vehicles built right.

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Some progress. Grinding day sucks!

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Axle is hung

 

[sixstringsteve]

mmm... tasty...

 

[Marsh99]

I hate this thread so much...

 

[choptopbII]

lookin great!

 

[Greg]

I love solid axle conversions! Looking great, can't wait to see it finished.

 

[Bart]

Very nice work.

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Front is done minus the steering box. We're waiting on a flat pitman arm prior to messing with it.

Rear frenched hangers are being installed today as well.

 

[Coco]

looks awesome

 

[chans]

What is the benefit to frenching the rear springs? Wouldn't you have to run bigger lift rear springs to level it with the front?

 

[sixstringsteve]

Wow, those rear hangers are super frenched. That's awesome.

 

[Rock Taco]

What is the benefit to frenching the rear springs? Wouldn't you have to run bigger lift rear springs to level it with the front?

The front are frenched as well. It will keep the over all lift height lower.

 

[sixstringsteve]

What is the benefit to frenching the rear springs? Wouldn't you have to run bigger lift rear springs to level it with the front?

2 benefits:

1) When sliding the frame on rock, it won't get hung up on the hanger. It'll slide straight to the leaf.

2) The front is frenched as well (although not as much) so I'm guessing it won't need much more lift. Maybe a 4" spring in the back to match a 3" spring up front? It's easier lift a truck than it is to lower it, so I think it's best to start as low as possible then go up from there if necessary. Also, you can get more uptravel with a spring with a bit more arch, so a bigger spring may not be bad.



Edit: Troy beat me to it.

 

[AddictedOffroad]

Front and rear hangers are frenched 3-1/4" up into the frame. So, the lift height will match F&R. I basically was able to lower the over lift height about 2" overall by doing this. So, its takes what would have been a 7" lift and turned it into a 5" llift. Perfect for running it low with 35s or 37s.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Wow, I didn't realize the front was frenched that much, that's awesome.

 

[lewis]

curious why you didn't plate the frame where the steering box goes?

 

[Marsh99]

curious why you didn't plate the frame where the steering box goes?

Looks like he cut off the ifs box bracket... My guess is to get the best postion for steering box.

 

[sixstringsteve]

which leaf packs are you running? Are they the 3" HD springs up front?