Hello all,
Newbe to the forum here.

I have a 1894 Toy PU, base, 4x4, short box, std cab.
Nearly all stock, 350K+ miles. I bought it new in '84.

I broke 2 of the 3 right rear leafs (lucky not all 3 - but once again, old reliable got us home). 350-thousand isn't to bad for a set I figure. So I bought a rear set of what I thought was stock springs on-line. After installation I now realize that it was a 4 inch lift spring set (Pro-Comp brand, if it matters).

No problem, but I am worried that the driveline angle may cause wearing on the u-joints. I don't know, but I can't be the first to put a suspension lift on an '84.

Am I worried for nothing???

Any issues with getting a matching 4 in lift set for the front (also leafs)??? Or should I keep the stock on the front. There is quite a 'california rake' on the truck now!!

Thanks for your help in advance.

Rick
Cody, Wyoming

 

if its a shortbox shoudnt be a prob, and yes you can get a set of 4" lift springs for the front, and i would...but i like leveled trucks, and now that you have a 4" lift ur gonna need bigger tires check out wabfab, marlin crawler, or trailgear for the front springs, or buy wherever you got the rears??

 

Thanks Yoterr,

The engine (22R) is running a bit weak for monster tires!
I have some bigger than stock rubber on it now and for around here they are fine.

This really is just a hunting rig now.

Rick

 

OMG... 1894! lol, you got a collector truck there!

 

opps!
It is 'old' but not THAT old!

Sorry about that.

Obviously an 1984 PU -

Thanks for the correction.

 

Pics? That must be raked like crazy...

 

Not too bad - but you see I need a paint job!

Not a great angle either.

Rick

 

thats raked like an old ford lol