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Post by 85NebToy on Sept 18, 2004 11:54:29 GMT -5
Im looking into buying the north west offroad 3 1/2 IN front spring lift... Will i need to buy larger shocks? My 85 pickup ext cab has Rancho rs 5000 right now.. will these work or will i need longer shocks? Thanks fellas! www.northwestoffroad.com/parts/suspension3.html |
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Post by fourwd1 on Sept 20, 2004 8:02:46 GMT -5
Yes, you'll need longer shocks. You also might want to look at other lift kits.
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Post by Sean on Sept 20, 2004 13:43:05 GMT -5
Yes, you'll need longer shocks. You also might want to look at other lift kits. I agree. I would check out some other suppliers as well. What kind of wheeling do you do and what are you hoping to acheive with your lift? Flex? Tire fitament? Muddin? Rockcrawlin? |
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Post by 85NebToy on Sept 20, 2004 15:47:17 GMT -5
not really any rock crawlin, not too many rocks here in nebraska... basicly i want to spend minimal $$ and run 33 in tires, some hill climbing mud, but truck will still be a daily driver. I would go with say downy but i hear they sag in minimal time... is this true? Performanceproducts.com has a lift of 3 1/2 but there is minimal information avalible on it. I want a 3 1/2 or 4 in lift with new front springs with all hardware, shackles, bolts etc, new rear springs or a block, but no ad-a-leaf. I found a rancho application guide for shocks, but if i want to buy other shocks how do i say measure the shock to purchase another one?
also my factory rims are only 6in wide, if i wanted to run 33x12.50 would i need a wider rim, say 7 or 8 in wide?
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Post by ky85yota on Sept 20, 2004 21:21:14 GMT -5
you would need either 8 or 10" rims I would go with 4" back spacing you can get white spoke or some call them wagon wheels for like 45 or 50 bucks apiece maybe cheaper if you look around  |
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Post by Possum on Sept 21, 2004 11:46:40 GMT -5
You don't want the north west lift they ride like crap.:shootme:
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Post by fourwd1 on Sept 21, 2004 12:15:02 GMT -5
You're going to find that most of the less expensive bolt on kits will give a harsh ride. The more arch (for lift) the harsher the ride.
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Post by Sean on Sept 21, 2004 13:27:31 GMT -5
I would go with front springs from All Pro, Marlin Crawler or Alcan. All Pros $199 a set. www.allprooffroad.com/suspension_leafsprings.htmIf you are fine with rear blocks you can pick them up at pretty much any specialty parts store for cheap as well as the U bolts to go with them. I would run 8" rims with those tires. 10 are to big IMO. The look funny, don't hold the bead as well and expose the rim to trail damage. |
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Post by 85NebToy on Sept 21, 2004 17:32:37 GMT -5
on the site it doesnt specify weather they are 3 1/2 4 or 5 in springs... or is there options?? Can i stay with my factory steering setup with a 4 in leaf? How long of a shock will i need with a 4 in leaf no hanger?
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