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sailed2japan · 10-01-2009, 02:36 PM

So, I'm thinkning about a new project and would like some input on what yo guys are running for lifts, what tire size you can fit with it and how high your sill plate is.

For starters here's what I've imagined:
Front:
1.5" shackle
6" spring

Rear:
Shackle flip for 4" using the front spring mount from the rear spring
3" spring or block probably a block for now and a spring when the $$ rolls in

I also plan on installing a 3" body lift.

Here another idea I had:
Build a custom spring mount for the front of the front spring to get another 2" and only use a 4" spring in the front. I'm trying to preserve some of the ride quality which is why I'm not just tossing in a set of springs and calling it good.

I'd also like to see any pics you guys have. I've never been real crazy about body lifts as they tend to leav a bunch of crap hanging out in the breeze, but I think it's going to be the best way to fit a little more tire and keep some ride.

sailed2japan · 10-02-2009, 04:19 PM

OK, I found thetire fitment guide now I'd like some input on my custom front leaj spring mount idea. Is anyone running a 1.5" front lift shackle and could tell me how much longer than stock it is? I figure the best thing to do would be to mek the front match and keep the angle of the spring perch the same as factory.

10-01-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Lift Research So, I'm thinkning about a new project and would like some input on what yo guys are running for lifts, what tire size you can fit with it and how high your sill plate is. For starters here's what I've imagined: Front: 1.5" shackle 6" spring Rear: Shackle flip for 4" using the front spring mount from the rear spring 3" spring or block probably a block for now and a spring when the $$ rolls in I also plan on installing a 3" body lift. Here another idea I had: Build a custom spring mount for the front of the front spring to get another 2" and only use a 4" spring in the front. I'm trying to preserve some of the ride quality which is why I'm not just tossing in a set of springs and calling it good. I'd also like to see any pics you guys have. I've never been real crazy about body lifts as they tend to leav a bunch of crap hanging out in the breeze, but I think it's going to be the best way to fit a little more tire and keep some ride. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

10-02-2009, 04:19 PM	#2
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Lift Research OK, I found thetire fitment guide now I'd like some input on my custom front leaj spring mount idea. Is anyone running a 1.5" front lift shackle and could tell me how much longer than stock it is? I figure the best thing to do would be to mek the front match and keep the angle of the spring perch the same as factory. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR



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