4" and 6" Skyjacker differences
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Cargo Master
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4" and 6" Skyjacker differences
I know I know its 2". I was wondering if anyone knew before I decide to buy what the difference is. For the 67-77 Highboys they offer a 4". The later 78/79 style a 6" can be bought. I am talking about the fronts only. Which will be higher a highboy with a 4" lift or the 78/79 with a 6"
My reason for asking is I'm in the middle of crossover steering and having to many issues to put in this post with my old springs.
The 4" kit should give me the lift I have now just with less spring ply and more arch is what I'm after....I hope
My reason for asking is I'm in the middle of crossover steering and having to many issues to put in this post with my old springs.
The 4" kit should give me the lift I have now just with less spring ply and more arch is what I'm after....I hope
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My 79 f350 is not a highboy and the 4" skyjacker front springs lifted the front of my truck 6". I already had the rear lifted 4" and after getting the 4" skyjacker front springs I had to lift the rear another 2".
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Im in the same process down here in Darlington maryland.I went with the 4"skyjackers for my 1975 HB.Now im waiting for shackle bushings to arrive.I will then put in rear springs.Proceed to front axle swap D60,and springs same time.At last 4 bolt PS,and then cross over.Wish I was done to be able to shoot pics to you.I think I saw your truck on other post .You have a real nice truck dave
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Cargo Master
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I have everything done on the swap but the stupid steering. The D60 is freshened up and in. The 78/79 ps swap is done. I have all the brakes hooked up and I get to this point where the crossover won't clear the spring pack because it's too thick. I guess that's my fault for not using the right springs in the first place.
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Thanks for the pic. I just went and measured the top of the tube to the bottom of the frame. I have 11" exactly both sides. I wouldn't be unhappy if it was just slightly higher.
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Are you looking to lift it just enough to clear the crossover steering? I would think the 4" will give you the lift you need to clear everything what springs are you using now? Oh and do you have any pics of your power steering swap ill be doin mine shortly after my engine is in and I finish the rear suspension doing a SD lift
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Are you looking to lift it just enough to clear the crossover steering? I would think the 4" will give you the lift you need to clear everything what springs are you using now? Oh and do you have any pics of your power steering swap ill be doin mine shortly after my engine is in and I finish the rear suspension doing a SD lift
I do have some pics but I changed everything when doing this. I added the steering shaft and tilt column from the 79
