Has anyone tried these springs and lift for 1st gen 4x4's?
I'm going to be putting 33x12.5's on my '79 and this is what I am planning on going with. It will pretty much be a local use truck with a little mud riding and hunting. No rock climbing or anything extreme.
I'm wondering about how they do on the highway and offroad.
Hopefully someone has tried them and can provide the answers I'm looking for.

Thanks,

Crtzlow

http://store.4wheelingplus.com/prodd...od=700H&cat=83

 

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I'm assuming you're referring to the Rough Country 3" kit.

I would pop the extra $124 and get the rear springs, instead of blocks.

Having said that, I don't know anything about this kit, other than it looks identical to so many of the 3" kits sold in the 80's by Rancho, Skyjacker, etc. I installed the Rancho kit more than 20 years ago, and it was fine for a "casual-use" wheeler (hunting, camping). My DD pickup now has primarily Downey suspension, and it's a lot more capable (OEM manufacturer, stock spring rate) than the old, stiff one.

But it's an old pickup, and I understand your hesitation to dump a bunch of money into it.

 

I thought about getting the rear springs but decided against it for the time being. The front springs are the exact opposite shape (or maybe a little moreso) they are supposed to be at the moment so something has to be done. I figure I can find rear springs without too much trouble in the future but one thing at a time and I do have a add-a-leaf that I can use on the rear instead of the blocks.
The main thing is to get it up for clearance on the 33's. Besides the rust and front springs mechanically the truck is in very good shape.
One step at a time.

Thanks for your time and opinion.

 

Rough Country has been around for 30 years, so obviously they're doing something right.

The kit looks very complete. You might want to look into ordering direct from Rough Country, as they give you the option of upgrading your shocks to nitrogen charged for $25. They don't give you free shock boots, though (I don't use 'em, myself).

 

The boots didn't mean too much to me either but they were free. Even without the boots they were cheaper than Rough Country as far as total price was concerned. The way I've got it figured is that the pretty boots on new shocks will take attention away from the rust and peeling paint.....but only till the mud gets applied. Of course mud covers the other stuff too!!
The main thing I needed was the springs and to be honest I'm making a conscious effort to keep from going crazy with spending. I know that the spending frenzy is going to come just like on anything else I have ever done but I'm trying to ease into it. This attitude won't last for long but at least I'll try.

Crtzlow

 

Buddy had this kit, he didn't like it, went back to stock springs and tires.

They are too stiff, My Procomp 4" springs are the same way, They suck on the street feel every little bump, terrible on gravel roads too.

 

I guess I'll see how they are. I ordered them already. I really don't think they will be much of a rougher ride than now. With the front shocks being shot and the springs basically collapsed anything ought to be better....I hope anyway. Maybe I'll install an air supsension seat to offset the bumps.

 

Got the Rough Country 3" lift kit installed along with the P78 15LT Buckshot Mudders. Ride is not bad or at least compared to the way it was with the springs collapsed. Does real good in the mud too!!!! Had to pull my buddies CJ5 with 35's on it out due to clutch linkage problems. I think he would have rather went to a urologist than let the Toydillac do that. But at least I got some mud on the tires and everything else.

Crtzlow

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...02171166yYVKKo

 

Looks awesome.

That rig would look great with a rattle can OD Green paint job, like this:

This guy said it took 12 cans of Krylon to do the whole truck.

I was tempted to do mine in Vietnam-era Tigerstripe, but my wife said she would never ride in it, so I had it re-done in OEM Toyota 857 Medium Blue.

 

I have thought about that but during the summer it sure would make it hot as that paint just absorbs all heat around it. Of course it would be nice in the winter. Been looking at the tigerstripe possibility also. Of course as it is right now the color "MUD" looks pretty good on it. Covers all the bad paint and rust perfectly. Maybe just a sealer coat of something to keep it in place.


Crtzlow

 

The lift and tires look like it does the trick..

have to ask though, is it way the picture was taken out do the headlight guards stick out way past the fenders?

Love the Caddie Hood emblem...cool

 

They do stick out almost 2" on either side......sharp eye!! The guy I got it from had the Warn 8000 for several years and then someone gave him a winch bumper off a Chevrolet full size truck. You can guess the rest. It's pretty solid also. He also added the hood ornament and dubbed it the "Toydillac". I've known the man for years and figured I would keep it on the truck out of respect for him. It gets some looks and comments as you would expect.

Crtzlow