DIY suspension lift. couple questions
well i spose that explains it, since i had no idea these trucks came with 3 inch blocks on rear from factory. but in the end, it will have a 6-7 inch suspension lift and maybe drop body lift to a 3 inch.
so back to topic, does anybody have anyyyy dimensions or has anybody ever made a homemade track bar drop bracket, and last but not least, exactly how important is the drop bracket? will it throw my geometry off completely or no?
this is not a daily driver, but i drive it on the street a lot and only RARELY go off road
so back to topic, does anybody have anyyyy dimensions or has anybody ever made a homemade track bar drop bracket, and last but not least, exactly how important is the drop bracket? will it throw my geometry off completely or no?
this is not a daily driver, but i drive it on the street a lot and only RARELY go off road
I don't have 6 inches of lift but I installed a track bar bracket from Top Gun. I'm not sure if it's the Rough or Tuff Country but has the steering box brace which helps keep the bracketry tight.
I'd believe for your lift you'll either want some kind of drop bracket and adjustable bar, or something like a DT or Thuren setup. There's also systems like Karli that utilize third generation componentry.
Last edited by dsertdog56; Mar 2, 2011 at 08:34 PM.
I'm looking for the same dimensions as well. I can't seem to find any info on this either. I'm a member of several Dodge/offroad forums and have searched endlessly.
I'm more than capable to fab this bracket, just not clear on all the physics/geometry that's needed to insure proper fit/function.
I mean, how strong/thick does the metal have to be? What are the proper(exact) angles that have to be adhered to? Things like that.
I'm new to the forum and certainly not trying to hijack the thread...just coincidental that we have the same dilemma.
I'm more than capable to fab this bracket, just not clear on all the physics/geometry that's needed to insure proper fit/function.
I mean, how strong/thick does the metal have to be? What are the proper(exact) angles that have to be adhered to? Things like that.
I'm new to the forum and certainly not trying to hijack the thread...just coincidental that we have the same dilemma.
I'm looking for the same dimensions as well. I can't seem to find any info on this either. I'm a member of several Dodge/offroad forums and have searched endlessly.
I'm more than capable to fab this bracket, just not clear on all the physics/geometry that's needed to insure proper fit/function.
I mean, how strong/thick does the metal have to be? What are the proper(exact) angles that have to be adhered to? Things like that.
I'm new to the forum and certainly not trying to hijack the thread...just coincidental that we have the same dilemma.
I'm more than capable to fab this bracket, just not clear on all the physics/geometry that's needed to insure proper fit/function.
I mean, how strong/thick does the metal have to be? What are the proper(exact) angles that have to be adhered to? Things like that.
I'm new to the forum and certainly not trying to hijack the thread...just coincidental that we have the same dilemma.
As for the suspension, measure out whats there now, and try and maintain the same geometry.
You can't really go TOO thick on bracketry, it IS possible to go too thin though. Measure the metal that the brackets are made of now, and do not go thinner.... a hair bit thicker might be a good plan.
i planned on using quarter plate from the beginning. would never go any thinner for suspension brackets for myself at least.
i know people around here have lifted trucks, nobody can go possibly measure them and make a diagram
please!!!
i know people around here have lifted trucks, nobody can go possibly measure them and make a diagram
please!!!
ive live in canada and parts aint that cheep here after shiping and dutie and the price of the part lol and the big part is im cheep and i like making stuff ive been looking for days for pics of the bracket and people home fixes







