best option for a 2" lift?

[Pender1]

I need to replace the shocks and leaf springs on my poor worn-out old truck. It was a farm truck in a previous life and the suspension is a little worse for the wear. If I've got to replace everything anyways, I'd like to go back with about a 2" lift. What is my best option for a kit or putting components together myself? This is probably going to be a street truck 75% of the time, so I don't need super heavy duty or anything. Any suggestions?

 

[350runner]

Just a pick for reference

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Iirc this is either a 2 or 3 inch lift

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[MadOgre]

I dunno that looks like maybe 4" which is a good hassle free DD amount of lift. I may be wrong but I think if you are replacing the entire spring packs that 4" is the minimum. The 2" lifts are add a leafs.

 

[350runner]

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[MadOgre]

Yep that looks like 2" Im pretty sure he didn't use add a leafs though lol

 

[Pender1]

I dunno that looks like maybe 4" which is a good hassle free DD amount of lift. I may be wrong but I think if you are replacing the entire spring packs that 4" is the minimum. The 2" lifts are add a leafs.

I saw somewhere or another that putting a flat leaf in the front instead of the reverse curve would give you about 2". The only reason I don't want to go 4" is because I want to run 31" tires and that would just look weird.

 

[Pender1]

Just a pick for reference

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Iirc this is either a 2 or 3 inch lift

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What size tires are you running?

 

[350runner]

That was just a pic I got off the internet a while back. Mine's a 2wd so it's going to be lil more difficult :-( as I'll pretty much be a test dummy for the 88 plus spindles and such required to lift mine.

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[MadOgre]

That's probably just an internet pic. I would say 33s. I don't think it would look to bad. Maybe if you had a 6-8 inch lift it would start to look pretty funny.

The stock springs are not reverse curve/negative arched from the factory. They are like that from sagging. I have a set of factory 3/4 ton springs and they are still flatish lol.

I just don't think you can get a complete replacement spring from off the shelf at a 4x4 shop that is less then 4". You could try GM and then add a leaf for the 2" or a spring shop that will build a custom set for you.

 

[Pender1]

That's probably just an internet pic. I would say 33s. I don't think it would look to bad. Maybe if you had a 6-8 inch lift it would start to look pretty funny.

The stock springs are not reverse curve/negative arched from the factory. They are like that from sagging. I have a set of factory 3/4 ton springs and they are still flatish lol.

I just don't think you can get a complete replacement spring from off the shelf at a 4x4 shop that is less then 4". You could try GM and then add a leaf for the 2" or a spring shop that will build a custom set for you.

Ok, that sucks. I guess allow me to rephrase my original question:

Where can I get a complete </=4" suspension lift kit for a reasonable price? Leafs, blocks, shocks, etc.

 

[MadOgre]

OK so I was wrong again!

2.5" lifted front spring. Then go with a 3-3.5" lift in the back

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kit...1&t_pt=4113&Lift+Height+Range+(Inches)_PQ=2.5

here is a complete 2.5" lift

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kit...pt=3533&Lift+Height+Range_PQ=0+to+2.99+Inches

 

[Green79Scottsdale]

Dang, I have a great pic of a 2" lifted truck with 33's, but it's on my work computer. If you need springs anyway, there is a company that makes softer lift springs, EZ-Ride I believe they are called. If you were keeping your springs (as I am planning on) you could do 1" Zero-Rates and a 1" body lift for an easy 2" lift.

edit: Tough Country does the EZ Rides... http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/TuffCountry.htm
Zero Rates... http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero Rates.htm
1" Body Lift... http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/oneinchlift.htm

 

[Skweegle89]

Ok, that sucks. I guess allow me to rephrase my original question:



Where can I get a complete </=4" suspension lift kit for a reasonable price? Leafs, blocks, shocks, etc.

Rockymountainsuspension.com has some good prices on rough country. Under $400 for a 4"


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[350runner]

4 inch lift with 31s lil dwarfed

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Same truck same lift with 35s perfect.

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Pics don't do justice imo 4 inch lift with anything smaller then 35s looks like you ran out of money lol

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[bucket]

imo 4 inch lift with anything smaller then 35s looks like you ran out of money lol

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Function is often better than looks. For a long wheelbase truck, it's extremely hard to beat the versatility of a soft 4 inch lift and 33" tires. It's the Jack-of-all-trades combination.