adding on to a suspension lift?
03-03-2007, 03:49 PM
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adding on to a suspension lift?
is it posible to add on to an existing lift with out getting a whole ne one? i have a 4" trailmaster lift in my 89 4x4 and would like another 2" of lift. trying not to spend to much cash on it so the cheaper the beter. but dont wanto sacrifice for quality . how can i acomplish this. also i dont really care for body lifts like it all in the suspension if posible.
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03-03-2007, 04:30 PM
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Superlift springs aren't too bad... They sell for about $129 each from summit racing + shipping. They supposedly ride pretty harsh though but I don't know first hand yet.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
I just scored a pair that a guy bought and never used for $125 though. I'd say I got a smoking deal...
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
I just scored a pair that a guy bought and never used for $125 though. I'd say I got a smoking deal...
03-03-2007, 04:35 PM
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o got blocks in the reari think 4" blocks if i put a 6" block in the baxk and got sum 2" bj spacers would that work ?i also dont want it to be unsafe ya no lol
03-03-2007, 04:37 PM
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one of the reasons i want it higher is sum beat kid in a ford thinks his rig is better cuz its higher tho i smoked him off road he got stuck and i threw her in 4lo an pulled right out haha i hate ford
03-03-2007, 04:46 PM
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I personally wouldnt want to put 6in blocks in the back, in fact I have blocks and i am going to remove them asap!!! They are somewhat dangerous. If you got him out of being stuck, with less lift, then why are you mad, that shows that your truck is better than his with less lift!!
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03-03-2007, 05:24 PM
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If you go offroad at all don't do a 6" block.
Leave the 4" block and do either an AAL or a longer shackle. Just remember that you cut the length of the extended shackle in half to figure lift. IE, if the shackle is 3" longer expect 1.5" of lift.
Leave the 4" block and do either an AAL or a longer shackle. Just remember that you cut the length of the extended shackle in half to figure lift. IE, if the shackle is 3" longer expect 1.5" of lift.
03-04-2007, 06:51 AM
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STay away from lift blocks all together, they just create axle wrap. Which is something that most leaf sprunf rears have anyways, but why make it worse.
03-04-2007, 02:40 PM
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I know you say you don't want to spend a lot of money, but I would wait and save up to do the new springs in the rear. I would definately look into removing those blocks as soon as possible. I would never run anything more than maybe a 1" block in the rear. I really wouldn't ever run them, but never over 1" at the most. You could always think about looking into selling your IFS stuff and adding a SFA.
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im shocked that someone actually have 4" blocks. thats possibly the worst idea as far as lift is concerned (/me waits for other funny suggestions like cinderblocks, 4x4's etc). get rid of those ASAP and get big lift springs and longer shackles.
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now there is a very good idea. I think that would save a lot of time and money, but honestly it's still a good idea to get rid of the blocks no matter what your decision may be for more lift.
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03-04-2007, 05:22 PM
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There are millions of trucks on the road that have rear blocks in them and they're fine.
Are springs better?
Of course they are, but blocks will do until you get the money for new springs. Everything in moderation though... Be prepared for major suspension failures if you start stacking blocks.
I think if you follow the info in the faq at pirate 4x4 you can do the 63" Chevy's and gain another 3 inches. That would be a pretty decent way to do what you want but you'll need to do some welding.
Are springs better?
Of course they are, but blocks will do until you get the money for new springs. Everything in moderation though... Be prepared for major suspension failures if you start stacking blocks.
I think if you follow the info in the faq at pirate 4x4 you can do the 63" Chevy's and gain another 3 inches. That would be a pretty decent way to do what you want but you'll need to do some welding.
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There are millions of trucks on the road that have rear blocks in them and they're fine.
Are springs better?
Of course they are, but blocks will do until you get the money for new springs. Everything in moderation though... Be prepared for major suspension failures if you start stacking blocks.
I think if you follow the info in the faq at pirate 4x4 you can do the 63" Chevy's and gain another 3 inches. That would be a pretty decent way to do what you want but you'll need to do some welding.
Are springs better?
Of course they are, but blocks will do until you get the money for new springs. Everything in moderation though... Be prepared for major suspension failures if you start stacking blocks.
I think if you follow the info in the faq at pirate 4x4 you can do the 63" Chevy's and gain another 3 inches. That would be a pretty decent way to do what you want but you'll need to do some welding.
While i agree that doing the chevy swap requires a bit more fab work, it is well worth the time.
but if you are worried about trying to show someone up versus actual performance, just do the blocks...
Hope this helps...
Jon
