Is this a possibility?
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Is this a possibility?
has anyone ever lifeted one end of the truck and not the other? I'm interested in maybe bumping the front end up an inch or two to make it match the height of the back. Is this a bad idea? Do these trucks lose spring in the normal suspension and sag, or were they built like this? New trucks are rigged like this, so I'm almost sure these were too. I mean, it's built to have weight in the back.
So is it possible to raise the front with relative ease, or is it more trouble than it's worth?
Ryan
So is it possible to raise the front with relative ease, or is it more trouble than it's worth?
Ryan
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so, uh, is there a safe way to put different springs into the front of a truck? Does anyone know if there will be a different amount of stress on anything?
I wonder how much new springs would cost. To anyone who has tried this, please let me know what kind of springs you used and price range.
Ryan
I wonder how much new springs would cost. To anyone who has tried this, please let me know what kind of springs you used and price range.
Ryan
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I've got another question. Seems like I can't find a leveling kit for the pickup. where'd you buy yours tex? The ones I'm seeing are for 97-04, and 04-05 pickups. I can't seem to find a 92-96 leveling kit. links anyone? I realize it probably isn't, but is it something a few 18 y/o airheads could pull off? I also have access to a shop, but I'll only bother him if necessary.
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FghtinIrshNvrDie,
I want to say they were from Trailmaster or Revtek, I seem to remember components from both manufacturers that we used in the suspension upgrade. I'll look through my log and receipts and see what I can come up with for you. The levelling "kit" as it were consisted of a machined piece of what appeared to be T6 Aluminum which was placed at the top of the coil springs. We replaced the rear springs with a more flexible spring but no appreciable lift. Give me a day or so to look it up.
I want to say they were from Trailmaster or Revtek, I seem to remember components from both manufacturers that we used in the suspension upgrade. I'll look through my log and receipts and see what I can come up with for you. The levelling "kit" as it were consisted of a machined piece of what appeared to be T6 Aluminum which was placed at the top of the coil springs. We replaced the rear springs with a more flexible spring but no appreciable lift. Give me a day or so to look it up.
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thanks for your help tex... the real reason for this post is to keep it current in the forum... 
I'm the man... I'll try to find some websites to match some of the names you gave me.
Ryan
I'm the man... I'll try to find some websites to match some of the names you gave me. Ryan
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There are different length coil springs that you can get. I know the towing package gives you stiffer springs and they'll raise your front end up. Check out JcWhitney they have the coil springs over there. I replaced the worn out leaf springs on mine and I went from 4 leafs to 5 so now the rear on mine sits a lot higher so I'm planning on getting a set of springs for the front as well.
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thanks kista... I'll keep that in mind. here's why
I found a set of replacement taller/stiffer springs. The price seems a little tiny bit more than what it costs to make/ship/store them in a warehouse. here's some link action.
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-...d_f100_150.htm
I'm gonna keep shopping...
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I found a set of replacement taller/stiffer springs. The price seems a little tiny bit more than what it costs to make/ship/store them in a warehouse. here's some link action.
http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-...d_f100_150.htm
I'm gonna keep shopping...
Ryan
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For my 88 150 I went to a local spring shop and bought a set of superheavy duty springs, and go 2 inches out of them. They were progresive springs so the ride was better than stock. Look in you local yellow pages for a spring shop.
The springs are not that hard to change. There is large nut on the bottom that can be a pain to get off, but just put a soket and looooong extention through the top of the srping bucket. And the rest Is straight forward stuff.
The springs are not that hard to change. There is large nut on the bottom that can be a pain to get off, but just put a soket and looooong extention through the top of the srping bucket. And the rest Is straight forward stuff.
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Originally Posted by clipper1
For my 88 150 I went to a local spring shop and bought a set of superheavy duty springs, and go 2 inches out of them.
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You can easily get a good spring shop to set up a 2" increase in height with a correctly wound unit for each side on the front. This eliminates the need for spacers. The springs can be wound constant or progressively depending on the desired result. A constant wound spring acts out forcing from one end to the other, a progressively wound spring will have a variable action based on spacing, temper, elastic modulus, and stack. I would check my alignment carefully after the change and during the change is an excellent time to inspect radius arm and control arm bushings and replace if necessary with polyurethane bushings.
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wow, over my head... polyurethane bushings?
I use polyurethane to finish my wood projects... so a spring shop would replace the current springs, right? also, what's the advantage to news springs vs. a spacer?
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I use polyurethane to finish my wood projects... so a spring shop would replace the current springs, right? also, what's the advantage to news springs vs. a spacer?
Ryan