Springs vs. Spacers
04-14-2010, 07:17 AM
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Springs vs. Spacers
First Post so here it goes. I am wanting to gain 1 inch in lift height. I currently have a 3 in black diamond and I want just a little more. For cost reasons I like the spacer idea but if springs are a much better way to go I will go that way. I already have adjustable control arms top and bottom so I am not worried too much about that. Any suggestions would be helpful
04-14-2010, 08:04 AM
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First Post so here it goes. I am wanting to gain 1 inch in lift height. I currently have a 3 in black diamond and I want just a little more. For cost reasons I like the spacer idea but if springs are a much better way to go I will go that way. I already have adjustable control arms top and bottom so I am not worried too much about that. Any suggestions would be helpful
04-14-2010, 08:06 AM
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Welcome to the forum..
I would go with a 1" body lift. It would save a lot of time. And you would not have to re- adjust your chamber. And you will get a true 1' of lift. But that's just me. I even plan on ditching my whole kit this fall for a TF 4" lift.
I would go with a 1" body lift. It would save a lot of time. And you would not have to re- adjust your chamber. And you will get a true 1' of lift. But that's just me. I even plan on ditching my whole kit this fall for a TF 4" lift.
04-14-2010, 09:20 AM
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I need a front drive shaft right now. Last trip out tore the boot totally off. Going to call david in a few weks to order one.
04-14-2010, 12:29 PM
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The Ruby shocks can't run about 3/4" more extended?
I bet they could.
I also think he could IMPROVE his articulation with longer shocks, but I ALSO think he COULD use the shocks he has with a 3/4" spacer (It sounds like he's otherwise stock...so if this is added to another lift, sure, all bets are off)
All the spacer will do is raise the ride height...his total up/down wheel travel will not change as far as the shocks go, all he'd be doing is changing the ride height length the shock was at.
IE: he doesn't NEED longer shocks because he added a 3/4" spacer to a stock Ruby, but he might WANT them.
The Ruby shocks can't run about 3/4" more extended?
I bet they could.
I also think he could IMPROVE his articulation with longer shocks, but I ALSO think he COULD use the shocks he has with a 3/4" spacer (It sounds like he's otherwise stock...so if this is added to another lift, sure, all bets are off)
All the spacer will do is raise the ride height...his total up/down wheel travel will not change as far as the shocks go, all he'd be doing is changing the ride height length the shock was at.
IE: he doesn't NEED longer shocks because he added a 3/4" spacer to a stock Ruby, but he might WANT them.
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04-14-2010, 02:20 PM
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I got a 1.75 pro comp spacer and you will not need to change anything shock wise. In the future, I will go with 34" tires (I have a bum left leg) with wheel spaces. I am new to this as well, but it seems (from all I have read here) that I will be able to do this, also without changing things, well except re-gering.
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thanks for the help, I will look into a body lift in greater detail. I have already trashed the front driveshaft and I need a good excuse to replace the rear thanks again