Booster shocks?
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Coil over shocks are not (AKA Struts) yes you could add Coil overs and gain some height,I'm assuming you are working on a c10 it would be cheaper and easier to add spacers to your existing springs. Any circle track supply place will have them,I'd assume Jegs,Speedway and Summit also. Adding spacers spacer thickness x 2 is your approximate lift. Try searching random truck kid c1oh he lifted his C10 ,6 inches with springs and spindles.
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77 K5. Trying to gain a few inches without resorting to male enhancement pills. is there some way to lift the rig a little on the cheap and easy?
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Redneck engineering. Gotta love it. Please do not entertain a body lift.
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A kit like this is usually easy to install, but more designed to stop sag than to give a lift. https://www.airliftcompany.com/products/air-springs/loadlifter-5000
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Yes of course coil over shocks will increase spring rate and increase ride height.
First they are not struts. Struts provide load capacity in the gas/hydraulic portion.
Second, “a few inches” is either unrealistic or going to be extremely uncomfortable. But mostly, shock mounts are not designed to be load carrying. At least heavy loads.
So temper your expectations on what a coil over shock or air shock can dooo.
First they are not struts. Struts provide load capacity in the gas/hydraulic portion.
Second, “a few inches” is either unrealistic or going to be extremely uncomfortable. But mostly, shock mounts are not designed to be load carrying. At least heavy loads.
So temper your expectations on what a coil over shock or air shock can dooo.
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Agreed. "lift a few inches" and "cheap" don't go together. Either do it properly with suspension lifts/different spring pack and a lift shackle or run smaller tires till you save up to do it properly
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Factor in driveshafts, brake lines, etc.
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