coil spring spacers
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coil spring spacers
Wheres a good place to get coil spring spacers at?
This is the style Im looking into, but not 1.5" maybe like 2 or 3" and for the front springs. Amazon.com: ReadyLift 66-3015 1.5" Rear Coil Spring Spacer: Automotive
If I do this, what else am I going to have to change on the front end since its a TTB 87 f150 (300-six, 4x4, 4 speed)
the rear Im thinking about just doing the shackle flip kit, my friend can get me one from someone he knows who makes them where the new brackets actually bolt right into the stock holes.
Anyone have any problems with these spacers?
This is the style Im looking into, but not 1.5" maybe like 2 or 3" and for the front springs. Amazon.com: ReadyLift 66-3015 1.5" Rear Coil Spring Spacer: Automotive
If I do this, what else am I going to have to change on the front end since its a TTB 87 f150 (300-six, 4x4, 4 speed)
the rear Im thinking about just doing the shackle flip kit, my friend can get me one from someone he knows who makes them where the new brackets actually bolt right into the stock holes.
Anyone have any problems with these spacers?
Post Fiend
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Coil spring spacers are not really the right way to lift a truck. I would get a lift kit instead. Anything more than 2" will require drop brackets anyway, and anything up to 2" will require new shims to correct the camber.
Cargo Master
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Well I got my 2" spacers off eBay. Seem I be good quality. But I haven't installed them yet that's my plan for this weekend
And the rear I'm goin with a 3" block to give it a bit more rake.
And the rear I'm goin with a 3" block to give it a bit more rake.
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i have 2.5 spacers and didnt have to change anything. when i got the alignment they didnt need new shims. and essentually whether you use spacers or buy a lift with spacers your doing the same thing.
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I don't see the point to the 3 inch blocks. Then it'll have even more rake than stock. If you are going to put rear blocks on, go with 1.5.Don't get aluminum blocks. Get name brand cast iron or steel.
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Cargo Master
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The blocks are procomp blocks so they are name brand. I was originally looking for the cast ones but my local off road shop had these in stock and gave me a good deal
When looking at my truck from the side it almost looks level as it is. So I wanted to bring the back end up a bit farther then the front I like the look with the back and a bit higher (not drastically raked)
When looking at my truck from the side it almost looks level as it is. So I wanted to bring the back end up a bit farther then the front I like the look with the back and a bit higher (not drastically raked)
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Post Fiend
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Unless either your front springs were sagging 2.5" from their stock height, you used i-beam drop brackets, you have a solid front axle, or your tires look like this: \--/ then what you say here is not possible in the universe we live in.
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Like Andy said there us no way the alignment isn't off if the front has been lifted.
I don't care if the rear blocks are name brand. If they are aluminum I wouldn't use them on anything. The same goes for the front ones. What material are they?
I don't care if the rear blocks are name brand. If they are aluminum I wouldn't use them on anything. The same goes for the front ones. What material are they?