Well, I finally got my lift/suspension project done....almost. Haven't got the new shocks on the rear yet, and still need to change my sway bar bushings and install my Dana track bar.

-2" Skyjacker lift (D201k), basically 2" lifted coils, and an add-a-leaf for the rear.
-Rancho 9000's
-Skyjacker 7000 steering damber
-Dana track bar
-Cost: Too much, but worth it.

I gained almost a full 2" in the front, and about 1.25" in the rear.

Let me know what you think.



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looks sweet... how does it ride?

I'm looking to go with 3" coils up front to replace the 3/4 ton coils that are up there now to try and smooth out the off-road ride a bit, the little woman was mentioning that her brain was rattling around too much last weekend when we were on some rough trails...

 

After I finished the front, I took it for a drive. It rode very smooth. I could handle deep dips and bumps without any "bottoming out" of the shocks and springs like I used to have. Then I installed the add-a-leaf. It is noticiable stiffer in the back, about like a stock 3/4 ton with an empty bed. I can live with it, and hopefully, the new shocks that go in the rear will help some. They are adjustable, so maybe i can set things up to be a little smoother. Overall, I really like it.

 

you could probably go with a block in the rear instead of the AL, the AL will definately make it stiffer.

 

Actually, it still has the stock block. I just added the add-a-leaf.
Should I only have one or the other?
I was actually thinking of just removing the stock block, and putting in one a little smaller so that back doesn't sit up as high. If I took the AAL out, and put a bigger block, would that work too? I always here everyone say that blocks are a poor way to lift the rear, that is why I did the AAL. I don't mind the stiffness.


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problem is there arent a whole lot of ways to lift the rear. Plus you already have a block back there so I'd think as long as you dont go to far with the new block you'd be ok. I have a +2" block and its fine for what I use my truck for.

I'd say that you should stick with the AAL for now and see how you like it after a while. if it's too stiff, then go to the 2" block.

 

I talked to a friend who is the owner of a 4x4 shop here in town (the ones who did my gears), and he said that the height in the rear will come down some as the new add-a-leaf flexes down. He said the ride will soften up a little too. He recommended not going with a block any bigger then the one I have. I think that is just a preference thing though.
I really don't mind it being stiffer right now, plus I like that fact that I can load the back and not have the nose pointing in the air. With just my stock leafs, I used to put about 400lbs of sand in the back in the winter, and it would sag. I hated that.

 

Looks good man!! Gives it a much better stance. Thats cool it handles better also. Sweet!! BTW, I did the grab handle install and it turned out great. I got both the pillar and roof handle and they help out alot. No more steering wheel grabs. Thanks soo much for the write up on that!!!!![sm=goodidea.gif]

 

I agree, I like the stance of it much better now.

Really glad to here the grab handle install worked out. I'm glad I got mine now with the extra height I have. Post some pics?

 

can you let me know how the shocks ride, I was going to get them for mine.