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So I have been looken for a lift kit for my truck for a while now. And everything has been very expensive. We recently did a lift kit on brothers 85 chevy k5, it wasn't that expensive.
So I was wondering if a Chevy leaf spring lift kit would work on my Dodge? Due to them being half the price
Solid axle front suspension with leaf springs? If so, they really shouldn't be that much more than the old style (pre-88) chevy trucks.... aside from having less market share...... Of course, just because I think that way, doesn't necessarily imply that's how it really is.
nope unless you want to spend a lot more money on other parts. pretty sure they are usually longer which makes for a better ride but requires moving brackets to make them work.
Chevy front lift springs are the same length as Dodge. Normally the rear eye is wrapped the opposite way though. If they are 2.5" wide the full length, they should work. Not 100% sure on bushing bolt sizes.
Most lift springs are not anticipating a cummins riding on top of them though.
So I have been looken for a lift kit for my truck for a while now. And everything has been very expensive. We recently did a lift kit on brothers 85 chevy k5, it wasn't that expensive.
So I was wondering if a Chevy leaf spring lift kit would work on my Dodge? Due to them being half the price
All i want is a 6 inch lift
What is the truck and how much do you want to lift it? Chebbies are cheaper because there are so many more of them. A 2 inch lift shouldn't be too expensive or hard. If you want to go 4, 6 or more, you have to do more than just lift it. Drive shaft angle is almost a science and if you don't get it right, the truck may be a bear to drive.If you're just wanting a little more tire clearance, you can try a body lift.
i believe bushing bolt size on chevies may be 5/8" bolt and dodge are usually 1/2" or at least the parts we installed on my buddies diesel were. 5/8" greasable bolts. 2.5 wide is a super common width on older stuff. i would guess about $2k went into lifting my buddies diesel properly between all new leaf springs, shackle flip and all new heavy duty front lift hangers/leaf mounts. all Jungle Jim mounts. not really cheap but definitely heavy duty.
i believe bushing bolt size on chevies may be 5/8" bolt and dodge are usually 1/2" or at least the parts we installed on my buddies diesel were. 5/8" greasable bolts. 2.5 wide is a super common width on older stuff. i would guess about $2k went into lifting my buddies diesel properly between all new leaf springs, shackle flip and all new heavy duty front lift hangers/leaf mounts. all Jungle Jim mounts. not really cheap but definitely heavy duty.
My diesels have been 5/8" front, 1/2" rear. Gas have been 1/2" front and rear. (Talking fronts spring only here). Easy to drill the 1/2" out larger. I wouldn't do 6" lift in springs alone. Don't tilt the pinion up (caster is lost) and you probably have to clearance your driveshaft at 4" lift.
my ramchargers have 5/8" bolts in the rear. i never understood it but quite a few bolts are heavier than a truck. lift springs generally come with the shim to correct pinion angle. i am pretty sure my buddies truck is up to at least 6" of lift or more but also bought springs tall enough to remove the factory lift blocks. we did have to torch out part of the trans cross member so the front driveshaft would clear but he is running 37" tires. i think steering wise we may have only just installed a adjustable drag link. there is a Hyundai Tuscan parked on the far side of him in this pic.
my ramchargers have 5/8" bolts in the rear. i never understood it but quite a few bolts are heavier than a truck. lift springs generally come with the shim to correct pinion angle. i am pretty sure my buddies truck is up to at least 6" of lift or more but also bought springs tall enough to remove the factory lift blocks. we did have to torch out part of the trans cross member so the front driveshaft would clear but he is running 37" tires. i think steering wise we may have only just installed a adjustable drag link. there is a Hyundai Tuscan parked on the far side of him in this pic.
My RC has 1/2" bolts in the rear of the front spring also. (Shackle end.) Same as the cummins truck, because I've swapped leafs around. You talking about the rear leaf spring?
The shims that come with lift springs are usually a mistake. They are trying to let your driveshaft work by taking your caster away - which is a bad tradeoff. Clearance the saginaw CV yokes instead so it doesn't bind. Had to be done for 3-4" lift on a diesel 5spd truck; OD auto trucks have a longer shaft that is more forgiving. Trimming the crossmember... haven't had to do that yet. You can compensate for the non-adjustable drag link by pushing the axle forward slightly. I did approx 1/2" fwd for 3-4" lift which basically centered it again (steers same left & right).
Post about CV clearancing... last pic shows a Spicer style CV which does the higher angle unmodified (i.e. 2ndgen has correct flange and is direct fit except being a touch longer... yes, I run one) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...7&postcount=13
ya i was talking about the rear springs. all trucks only have 1/2" bolts in the rear springs. i know i learned that when replacing rear shackle mounts on my 93 and had to drill out the brackets to accept 5/8" bolts.
i thought the shim usually helps correct the angle of the driveshaft so the pinion is parallel with the transfer case output. i don't think we have ever looked at cv clearancing but it is a auto. the front driveshaft would touch the cross member when installed so had to give it some room so it wouldn't rub.
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