need offroad advice
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If it where me i would use a add-a-leaf for the rear rather then a block. Its just adding a leaf spring with a bigger arch and will fit right into the factory leafs. just find out what width your leafs are. Summitracing.com sells them for $80 for a set of 2 and im pretty sure they come with new U bolts but i think you might have to find a longer center bolt to fit. It will probably give you2 or so inches of lift in the rear and will give you a little bit better bed capacity. And if you want to look at a good Solid Axle Swap look at the 1st gen section, there are a couple of guys that have very detailed threads about what the swapped and how they did it. it will need custom work and fab but it seems like it be worth it, all you need is the money and the time haha. Just my 2 cents
Last edited by InnerCityHillBilly; Jan 15, 2012 at 01:18 AM.
No I wish that one was mine. Its an 08+. I used a specter filter.
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add a leaf is junk because it ride way to stiff. Deaver leaf is a better choice.
longer leaf 64''GMC sierra with relocated front mounting with long shackles 7'' is the way to go.
front SAS is alot of trouble to find the right parts..an alot of custom fabrication.
JMR is the easy way to go and keep stock wheel bolt patern.
longer leaf 64''GMC sierra with relocated front mounting with long shackles 7'' is the way to go.
front SAS is alot of trouble to find the right parts..an alot of custom fabrication.
JMR is the easy way to go and keep stock wheel bolt patern.
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The guys at JMR are offering free shipping to help get their name out. I'm not sure why they aren't showing the full kit pictures, but my guess is it's a business move. They are the first (unless those alaska guys start kicking some out) to have a kit, if they let everyone and their dogs see the ins-and-outs of the product, someone with more resources may take it and copy. I bet you could email them to ask for pics. They also have other pics here on the forums if you find the thread made by DesertRat
Last edited by FrenicX; Jan 15, 2012 at 02:52 AM.