Springs or Spacers to level front
02-09-2006, 09:31 PM
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Springs or Spacers to level front
I'm going to level the front end of my truck and wondering what is the best way to lift the front 2"? I see the sapcers are readily available but I only see a few spring kits that do the 2" lift. What about shocks and the suspension arms when the front is lifted 2"? I want the best solution not the lowest cost.
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02-09-2006, 09:34 PM
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i dunno if you have les schwab tire stores in your area, but they put on a really good leveling kit with 2" spacers and shocks for a decent price. for only 2" i would say just put in a spacer and buy some 2" longer shocks. it owuld be a good time to upgrade to bilsteins. alot of guys have them here and say they really ride well. oops, i just saw your up here with me too, so you should have les schwabs.
02-09-2006, 09:36 PM
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Definitely springs....you can even get a softer spring if you want it for roughly the same price. Coil Spring Specialties does nice springs, and there are a few others that I hear do good work as well. Stay away from the Skyjacker D25's.
Stock control arms are fine...you can get away with the OEM shocks but I'd recommend going to Bilstien 5100's.
Stock control arms are fine...you can get away with the OEM shocks but I'd recommend going to Bilstien 5100's.
02-09-2006, 09:43 PM
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I am still considering spacers for now I can't make up my mind on wheels and tires so I might go that way and save for a lift and wheels and tires. Just need to get a few more miles out of the stockers first.
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02-09-2006, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek Timm
Where is Coil Spring Specialties located? I agree on the Bilstiens - Loved them on my last truck!
Last I heard a 2" leveling coil was around $200/pair shipped.
02-09-2006, 09:54 PM
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I bought a set of tuff country leveling blocks used from a guy who went to a 6" lift.
$80, and I installed them myself in about 90min. Install instructions are on the internet. I am still running stock shocks for now, which they say is o.k. for only 2", but I am looking into the Bilstiens for the future.
$80, and I installed them myself in about 90min. Install instructions are on the internet. I am still running stock shocks for now, which they say is o.k. for only 2", but I am looking into the Bilstiens for the future.
02-09-2006, 11:29 PM
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I love my spacers. Installed them in about an hour and the truck rides and drives absolutly perfect. Stock shocks and no alignment. Our local 4X4 shop has a tech that has about 80,000 miles on a set of polyurethane spacers towing his rock crawlers and they have cause no problems and still look new. Just my experience with them.
02-10-2006, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Cowhand
Definitely springs....you can even get a softer spring if you want it for roughly the same price. Coil Spring Specialties does nice springs, and there are a few others that I hear do good work as well. Stay away from the Skyjacker D25's.
Stock control arms are fine...you can get away with the OEM shocks but I'd recommend going to Bilstien 5100's.
Stock control arms are fine...you can get away with the OEM shocks but I'd recommend going to Bilstien 5100's.
02-10-2006, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by powerstrokin03
Just a quick question what do you have against the D25's?
CSS (or any other custom coil manufacturer, there's a few other good ones) uses a larger diameter wire, so the coils don't fatigue as fast, and closer coil spacing for a softer spring rate. You can even spec a softer spring rate if you want to for the same price.
My SJ 4.5" coils lasted about 2 years before they started to sag, and they always rode like
. I use 'em for door stops now, I won't even give 'em away. You'll be surprised what a difference a good coil makes in ride quality. The kicker is the price difference is only about $30.