[OregonX]

I haven't followed up on this because I ordered new leaf packs from Alcan a few days ago. However, I spoke to Greg at PRG last week and he told that he thought he would have the Deaver mini-packs ready to go sometime this week. Price would be in the ballpark of $150.

 

[lifeinthesouth]

Awesome, thanks for the info!

What are the specs on your Alcan's and how much $$$

 

[OregonX]

Awesome, thanks for the info!

What are the specs on your Alcan's and how much $$$

I think I paid $220 per pack, but I can't remember exactly what S&H was. Maybe $60-70. I'm running the AC rear shackles, and I'm happy with that height. So I had them build some stock height packs that can hold an extra 200 lbs to accomodate extra weight from sliders (somewhat), rear bumper and gear. You should see how much my stock leafs are drooping since I added the bumper.

 

[PonyBoy]

Yeah, my new Alcan springs arrived yesterday to help with my SOA. I had to get them swapped since they sent me 1st gen springs a couple of weeks ago. You might want to make sure they know you have a newer generation Xterra.

 

[dragonplayboy]

can we tell the newbie what deaver mini pacs are?

 

[kokopop]

can we tell the newbie what deaver mini pacs are?

I believe they are a set of rear leaf's that are bolted to the bottom of the stock spring pack. The increase lift.

 

[PonyBoy]

They don't seem to re-arc the pack like an AAL would. They almost seem like they act like a block to increase lift. If so, how would they increase lift for a SUA vehicle?

 

[Muzikman]

Yep, those are not going to do us any good.

 

[OregonX]

Yeah, my new Alcan springs arrived yesterday to help with my SOA. I had to get them swapped since they sent me 1st gen springs a couple of weeks ago. You might want to make sure they know you have a newer generation Xterra.

Thanks, Ponyboy. I was pretty clear about that on the phone. They said that they had sent out a few packs for the 05-06's and talked about the difference (or lack of) between the set up for 1st and 2nd gens. In fact.. they told me that they had just shipped out some packs for a SOA earlier that day. When they said that I wondered if it was you.

 

[kokopop]

I was going to try to install a set of 01 leaf packs on my X when I had the broken spring. I just wasn't too adventerous.

 

[PonyBoy]

I was going to try to install a set of 01 leaf packs on my X when I had the broken spring. I just wasn't too adventerous.

Nope won't work. Everything fits (bushings, bolts, etc) except for the length from the spring hanger to the center pin. It was close, but no cigar.

 

[kokopop]

I was going to try to install a set of 01 leaf packs on my X when I had the broken spring. I just wasn't too adventerous.

Nope won't work. Everything fits (bushings, bolts, etc) except for the length from the spring hanger to the center pin. It was close, but no cigar.

Good to know. We measured and it looked like it would work.

 

[PonyBoy]

Yeah, it seems the over all length of the pack is the same. However, its where the center pin is located from the spring hanger that is different on the 05s. If you wanted to move your axle 2.5" inches back, then yes it would work

 

[PonyBoy]

Yep, those are not going to do us any good.

If its no good, then why is PRG releasing them? Or is it for the frontiers only?

 

[Muzikman]

Yep, those are not going to do us any good.

If its no good, then why is PRG releasing them? Or is it for the frontiers only?

My guess is that it's for the Frontier which is axle under.

 

[kokopop]

Yeah, it seems the over all length of the pack is the same. However, its where the center pin is located from the spring hanger that is different on the 05s. If you wanted to move your axle 2.5" inches back, then yes it would work

Nope, then I would have some serious rubbing issues as well as I would need to get a Tom Wood Drive shaft.

 

[RogueClimber]

Here is somethng Jen from PRG said earlier on another post.

As for the Deavers, sorry I didn't see your question the first time. It won't be a complete pack, a "mini pack." Add-a-Leafs are usually a single leaf and are pretty thick and stiff and mount in the middle of the spring pack. The lift comes from adding spring rate. Our mini pack replaces the overload leaf and adds arch to the spring pack without adding a lot of spring rate.

It looks to me like the more curved Deavers replace the straighter stock overload leaf making the overall spring pack rounder, giving more lift and keeping spring rate

 

[BioMan]

Anybody running the Deavers? I'm going to run coils up front with 1.5" Deavers and shackles in the rear. Just wondering how stiff they make the rear. According to PRG its just a slight increase in spring rate so should still ride well but would like some real world comments.

 

[Muzikman]

To be honest, with the coils up front you will probably want some stiffness in the rear, especailly if you remove your swaybar. The rear of my X felt like Jello until I put the AAL on.

 

[BioMan]

Rear sway bar has been collecting rust in the shed since the day after I bought the truck. I didnt even want to start to get used to the feel of the truck with it on.

After the embarassment I had today I'm ready to pull the rear leafs and just let the shocks do all the work. Hell I think the shocks are already all that holds the ass end up. I had 4 co-workers in my truck heading to lunch and seems that we had to cover just about every pothole and bump in DC. Shouldnt even phase the all mighty Offroad Xterra right? HAHAHA every time I even looked at a bump we felt bump stops. I even slowed to a near stop for a speed bump and it still bottomed out. Think I'll add a little for rush shipping on the new lift.... So yeah, I suppose a stiffer rear would be nice.