IF I go 5" at what height do I need to worry about the driveshaft?

 

5" is the limit IIRC. After that you need to worry about pinion angles on both ends. Pinion angle on the front is corrected with a clocking/indexing ring while the rear you knock the perches off, correct the angle and reweld the perches back on in the correct location.

edit: I know what yea mean lol, I started off wanting to do a 3" lift and now ive got a 7" pieced together lol.

 

so no affect with the spline into the slip yoke? i wont have to extend the shafts?
John what did you do for the rear lift? 7" blocks? or the stack a block? i dont like the stack a block.
every dang kit has them.

 

The links these guys provided only require that you click on them, review their offerings, select the best fit for your truck. I think from your selection these guys (look at their rigs and sig pics, they've been through this), might advise you when you spell out your selection ie/drive shafts / 4.10 gearing vs 4.56. There is a shop out of town giving me a price for 4.11 gearing which I think is a minimum for this 97 truck. It's run it's last race (close one), so time to make it 50/50 (on/off road). K.

 

Should be fine, someone correct me if i wrong though. IIRC after 5" is when problems start.
Mine is an Offroad Edition, came lifted from the factory. Looking at it there is several add-a-leaves, I have 6 plus overload spring for rear lift. Stacking blocks isnt a very good way to lift the rear, wouldnt do it on a truck that sees lots of offroad.
Yeah cheaper kits do, more expensive have add-a-leaves.

 

It depends on cab/bed/tranny configuration but you shouldn't have to extend the shafts until you're over ~12" suspension lift. Driveshaft angles are fine up to 7"

 

http://www.topguncustomz.com/p-2955-...x#.U2g3ytO3PFp

This? With existing blocks?

 

That will work, and give you around 4" in the rear. (depending on how much your stock springs have sagged.) It WILL settle an inch or so though. (over time.)

 

Thanks. I have to buy the pieces a little at a time. I have the springs picked out and now the AAL. Now to pick out the steering components.

 

decided to to the 5" lift. ordered my first part last night, not exactly what i wanted first but its a start. most parts will be coming from top gunz custumz if not all actually. i emailed last week explaining what i want done and they replied back with all i need.