6" Suspension Lift Questions

[muddstir]

My 80 truck had a 4in lift with 3in body lift, worn but not bold 38's fit would only rub when I was turning sharp to enter and exit ditches.

I then bought an 8in lift (years ago) tore the truck apart but never finished putting it together. I just started back on the truck and saw the paper they sent with the lift.

For my 8in lift they sent paper work for a 4 to 6in lift, I called on that and they told me a 8 was same install as a 6in. For the front I got new 8in front leafs with wedges already in spring pack, extended front brake lines, the drop pitman arm , raised steering arm, shocks, and new u-bolts. For the rear I got the block set up that came with two 5.5 in blocks, four recurved leafs -2 short and 2 long ones, new center pins, u-bolts, and shocks. (wish i went with new 8in rear springs).

The paperwork said for the six inch lift to check drive shaft length (never got that far). It also says "you may have to do some grinding on the constant velocity joint cluster on the front drive shaft due to the angle".

(I was told by a family member to make some 1in spacers and put them between the tranny crossmember and the frame. I didn't do it, didn't know if it was the correct thing to do.)

[liftlawssuck]

mud.man.rj. Not really. I had a total of 9 inches. 6 inch suspension and 3 inch body. I pulled the body lift out and just left the suspension lift in. With my winter tires on I just barely at the legal limit.

chevylu630- I had a Skyjacker. I really liked it. I'm not really up on who makes lift kits much anymore. I would think from what I see and read that the newer guys might not have much technology in the older stuff. Not that there's a lot there. When I built my truck the first time. Skyjacker, Superlift, and Rancho were it. Superlift being known to have crazy lifts back then. I always like the looks of Skyjackers springs. They were quite beefy looking. They also offer the softride which does help a little. Either way you go just go with a name brand that will support their product. Call and talk the tech support guys and feel them out. You'll know right away with how they talk to you. I always had good talks with Skyjacker. Haven't talked to them in years and finally called them on my 2009 Silverado. They had the knowledge and very nice to me. Anyways hope this helps. Feel free to ask me more.