kevellis32

I just bought a set of skyjacker 2 inch coil springs, I plan on puttin a set of pro comp 315/75/16 tires...Will I esperience much rubbing at all, is there anything i will need to trim? Anyone else have them on and what can you tell me about them positive or negative?

RCW

Before you install new front coils, check you track bar and the lower bearing on the sector shaft from the steering gear. If anything is loose or sloppy, you will be driving a deathtrap unless you fix those first. When you increase spring height you dramatically increase the angle and pressure on both the steering gearbox and on the frame end of the track bar.

If the OEM items are loose, go to Windecker Machine at: http://www.solidsteel.ca/ and pick up the fixes from them.

kevellis32

would the same go if i installed the spacers?

JStull

yes, same things happen with spacers.

Dr. Evil

may be worse with spacers....coils are a better option

phox_mulder

As to the rubbing, there is no solid yes or no answer.

Most likely, those tires on stock rims will rub the control arms at steering lock.

Aftermarket rims is a crapshoot.
Put them on a 8 inch rim with the standard 4.625" backspacing, and they should be fine no rub.
Put them on a 10 inch rim with the standard 4.625" backspace though, and they might rub the inside rear of the front fenderwell.
Every truck is different, and handles the extra 2 inches differently.

Only way to be 100% sure is do it, and if it rubs, figure out a solution, if it doesn't rub, then great.
Not a whole lot to trim on these trucks, look how close the inside rear of the fenderwell is to the front of the door and you'll see what I mean.


phox

Kevins

What do you mean death trap?, hard to stear or something coming apart?

I just put on 2" leveling springs from CSS. Went to have an alignment and the guy tried to center the steering wheel but when you drive it to go straignt the wheel deflects about 3 inches to the left. on the rack it would completely straignten up but on the street the truck goes straight but with the wheel defeclted. He couldn't figure out why

Cowhand

He's talking about the infamous Death Wobble. When it sets up, you will fear for your life.
Do a search on Death Wobble and find a comfortable chair. Hours of reading.

The most likely reason why your steering wheel is straight on the rack and off when driving is one of two things, either the track bar is moving when it's loaded up or the steering box has a mess of play in it.
Try this....http://dodgeram.org/tech/mods/steeri...ear/Adjust.htm

Get under the front of the truck and have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth. You should be able to see if anything is moving that shouldn't be.

Kevins

does the death wobble happen all at once, like bam on the freeway or is it gradual

HOHN

DW will ambush you, usually after going over a bump.

I've had it only once, and it is aptly named and will scare the $%^ out of you.

Since installing the Bilstein 5100s, D25s, and the DT track bar, I haven't had a single case of DW.

I think the main culprit of DW is the OEM track bar and shocks.

jlh

Kevins

I have found the DSS steering brace, where can I find the track bar

walexa

I have the DSS setup, both the steering brace as well as the 03 trackbar upgrade bracket. I also had to buy an 03 oem trackbar. I believe DSS is now selling or soon to release an adjustable trackbar. Anyway, mine has worked flawlessly, however, I would consider this as well:

http://thurenfabrication.com/stocktb.html

It costs much less and looks like it may be more durable? It is adjustable and rebuildable too.

Waylan

phox_mulder

www.solidsteel.biz is the home of both of them.


phox

kevellis32

thanks for all the info guys, i will have everything installed by one of my buddies at the dealership this weekend and let ya know how it goes

kevellis32

i had my springs and tires installed on saturday...I must say that i am very pleased with the look and the size that i gained...about 4 inches total from my 265's to the 315s and the D25s...new pictures of my truck are in my gallery...let me know what ya think