These custom leaf pack system prototypes are being produced and modified by manipulating the leaf count, as well as cutting, shortening and tapering the individual leafs in order to achieve different ride levels, spring rates and suspension travels.

The much lighter packs perform incredibly well and provide an impressive increase in suspension travel, without sacrificing ride, handling, and axle wrap up or wheel hop.

Deceiving by their looks, the thinner appearing pack is formidable in both strength and performance, easily capable of absorbing upwards of 500hp to the rear wheels without problems.

I will be assessing the performance and reliability of this system before placing them into production. Initial results from this suspension component produced 14" of free falling wheel travel with no other modifications, other than slightly clearancing the rear shackle pivot. The price will also be relatively inexpensive to other much heavier in weight, but comparable in performance packages. (Under $375 per pair with special flexible polyurethane bushings?)

The range of lift of one pack can be as high as 4.5" and as low as 2", depending on the leaf configuration and modifications done to the packs. Ride quality and flexibility can also be modified to suit each owners individual needs as well.

I am also trying out these 5-1/2" Rock Crawler coil springs for the front. Their measurements indicate similar ride heights as compared to other advertised 5.5" lifts, yet there obviously is a slightly greater percentage of compression when accessory weight is applied. I will be assessing several types of coils, as well as coil-overs and cantilever suspensions before we throw the gavel at our final judgement.

Fairly enough, this will take at least the better part of the year before the final verdict is arrived at, and several application to be tested upon.

Notice the unnatural "bow" in the coil? This was later remedied by fabricating coil pad shims to tilt the coil cup back into it's original vertical position. Other elaborate methods were available, however, this remedy proved to be the most reliable, efficient and effective. Air assisted suspension will also be investigated as well, since we've had a lot of experience with this novelty in the past.