Also, idk about anyone else but when I put my spacer in, I had to shave off my bump stops in the front and bracket to avoid it hitting the tie rod...

 

I did too.

 

Hello all,

I have always dreamed of lifting my truck since the moment i got it back in 03, but since it was my dd i didnt want to put it out of commission (because i desire to do most of the work myself). Well now i have finally been able to get my truck as my secondary vehicle and its time to have some fun. Only problem is i have no idea where to start. Here's the deal i want to JACK this thing up pushing the legal limits if i can. The truck has that typical squeaky noise when going over bumps etc but from what i understand is not to uncommon with these trucks, so i am planning on replacing the control arms, ball joints, etc. so the limits are endless from what i read here. Well long story short i want advise on what i should get, I'm talking about a huge lift (body lift and suspension) but i cannot seem to find out what kind of control arms i need to get in order to lift this truck to the max. also should i or should i not add spacers at this time. any feedback is well appreciated. Thanks all and i hope i can eventually reach my dream so i can share this truck with my baby boy some day.

i would like it this high or higher:

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Those are both 4x4 trucks.... MUCH more aftermarket support as far as lifts go.. For the 2wd folks, spindles, springs, and control arms that wont break balljoints is about as good as it gets, unless you do a seriously custom job.

 

Take it to a 4x4 fab shop, throw your wallet at them, and close your eyes...

 

That red pickup was originally 2wd, and still is. Just has leaf spring/solid axle modifications. But other than a conversion, your right. 9" is all you can get for an original 2wd.

 

Is it possible for us to use coils from a 2500 2wd/4wd for front lift, I'm not a big fan of spacers since I heard they can wear through then need to be replaced

My plan is 2.5 up front (hopefully with 2500 coils) 3in body with 285/75/16 Cooper STTs on Crager soft 8's 16x8 with 3.75in of B.S

 

Steel spacers will not wear through...

 

I thought they were all polyurethane. I just looked up the Rough Country ones, not bad...$80 for 2in from rockymountainsusp.com

I'd still like to know if the 2500 coils would work and the lift you could get out of em', the local graveyard has plenty and Im sure I could walk with a set for 30 bucks

 

2500 coils out of the same style driveline truck as your will be a direct swap. Not sure if there is a difference between 2 and 4wd......