I've decided to try a set of Tahoe springs. I've done some reading, and the longer spring, with less built in arch should add some flex (I hope). I should be able to set the Tahoe spring even with the back of the frame, and get about 4 inches added wheel base. Most longer springs have too much "back half" of the spring. To get 4" more wheel base, you'd have to extend the frame, but the Tahoe dimensions, seem just about right. I might notch the crossmember and move the fuel tank back if I can grab another inch or two extra. I'm not sure how my wheel openings & flares will line up at that point. The real trick will be to get the right lift from the springs. I'll flip the shackle hanger, allowing me some adjustment from the length of shackle. I'll also try to tuck the front of the spring higher than the low hanging stock spring hanger. Since the Tahoe spring bushings are 3", I'll be using some Ruffstuff spring & shackle hangers, and building some outriggers- something like this:
http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/suburb ... ackets.htm
I figure, if I don't like the springs, I can always have a custom set made. If this works out, it might keep me from linking it later.
Finally got to use my awesome Chrismas present. They are about 28" tall collapsed & up to 46" tall extended.
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It took plasma, a grinder, a sawz all, crow bar & floor jack to get the bumper off.
Grind, grind, grind, grind.
Fresh start
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Ran out of grinder disks, but got everything chopped off the driver side, still needs cleaned up.
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The more the leaves are arched, the more it travels until your shackle can't go anymore. Might be worth a call to deaver or something to see if they can offer any insight. 
