skyjacker 2" vs 4"
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Do not know about 2" lift ride wise, but 6" Sky Jacker "soft ride" lol, on my 79 made it ride like a lumber wagon with NO flex.
I got the "lift kit system" (new leafs front and rear) and still had to use the factory rear block....and new shocks still rides rough.
I got the "lift kit system" (new leafs front and rear) and still had to use the factory rear block....and new shocks still rides rough.
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They shouldn't settle too much, maybe an inch at most, those highboy spring packs contain mucho leaves.
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so, not to high jack but....
Ride wise, would I be better off with a new set of stock highboy springs or 2" skyjacker soft ride?
My front spring packs sit about 2-1/4" off the bump stops right now, stock springs would probably give me enough leveling to make me happy with my little 35" tires.
Ride wise, would I be better off with a new set of stock highboy springs or 2" skyjacker soft ride?
My front spring packs sit about 2-1/4" off the bump stops right now, stock springs would probably give me enough leveling to make me happy with my little 35" tires.
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Where are you going to get a NEW set of HB front springs, if I may ask, or do you mean a new set for a HB from Sky Jacker.
I doubt you will get a 5 to 8 pack set of HB leafs, but you never know?
Soft ride, not exactly....IMO
I doubt you will get a 5 to 8 pack set of HB leafs, but you never know?
Soft ride, not exactly....IMO
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If i were putting in the time, effort and money for new springs i'd opt for the SkyJackers over the oem's just to gain the additional 2" of lift.
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I couldn't find anywhere on the site if they were made in USA or overseas.
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The 2" lift is actually not much different ride wise than the stock sagging springs. The rear is actually a lot softer now. Ill be taking it out to hollister soon and will really put it to the test haha.
I agree with Montana, go with the 2" kit I just got, it looks a lot better with the 35's in my opinion. I'm on a phone but when I get to a computer I will post pics. I didn't take any pics during the install cause I was too focused on getting it done.
I agree with Montana, go with the 2" kit I just got, it looks a lot better with the 35's in my opinion. I'm on a phone but when I get to a computer I will post pics. I didn't take any pics during the install cause I was too focused on getting it done.
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nice job. Maybe I just missed it but what size tires are those? And do you plan on keeping those tires or going bigger?
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Thanks, They are 35's and still have lots of tread so keeping them for now. I know i have room to go with 37's but it would probably make it look just like it did before the lift. I like this extra fender gap so we'll see.
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@montana, agreed. If I went with the 4" I wouldn't have installed it until I had at least 38's ready to go on at the same time haha.
I'm not really into mudding, I like to wheel on trails and terrain parks so this size will be perfect. I've made it up black diamonds before when it was stock, but now ill definitely be able to keep up with all my buddies with jeeps. I spent a lot of time on 3 wheels before because the springs were so worn out, stiff, and sagging. The new setup is definitely softer and articulates a hell of a lot more.
I'm not really into mudding, I like to wheel on trails and terrain parks so this size will be perfect. I've made it up black diamonds before when it was stock, but now ill definitely be able to keep up with all my buddies with jeeps. I spent a lot of time on 3 wheels before because the springs were so worn out, stiff, and sagging. The new setup is definitely softer and articulates a hell of a lot more.
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So i measured from my bump stop and i have 2.5" between the bump stop and the top of the spring. So thats about an 1.5" in sag yes? I wana get that inch and a half back and go another 1 or 2 up after and im just loving the look of yours on the 35"s 
Is it possible to get some more close up pics maybe of like the front and then the back of the truck so i can get a better idea of the gap between the tires and the fenders etc. Sorry i thats asking alot but this just looks perfect... Also whats the distance from the top of the tire to the the fender?Side note, you running wheel spacers? That on pic of what seems to be the back side of the rear axle looks like there is a spacer.