K5dreamer
1/2 ton status
Ok, so ive read through probably 10 pages of posts by using the search function trying to nail down all the info on swapping 52in springs into the front of my M1009. Quick rundown.
The truck is no longer a daily driver, as such being toy status, its getting the mods it so deserves and needs. Those being the ones listed in my signature. Having learned about the 52in spring swap, and loving being able to do things on the cheap, and with parts from the junkyard (everyone likes recycling) i just need to get my brain strait. However, the truck will need to be safe on the road, as its my parts hauler, and will be used for driving to and from my playgrounds. that includes highway driving up to several hours away on public roads. and ill have people in the truck, usually going to a concert (tailgating), the beach, the trail, etc. etc. I understand i wont be able to drive like a ferarri, i dont do that anyway.
52in rear springs - from blazers? or pickups as well? these alone, with moving the front mounts and rear mounts will keep the axle in the same location, and provide 4in of lift, correct?
Ford shock towers - are these necessary? or do they just optimize the system? Ive read both ways on here. I wont need alot of crazy flex, the swap is mostly for a cheap 4in lift.
Shock selection - 14in sound about right? if so, what suggestions do yall have for brands, or applications.
X-over steering - Understandably necessary for actual offroading, but for DD the stock steering should work just fine. remember im trying to do this in stages on the cheap. Also, is it always necessary to build a custom crossmember to clear the crossover steering?
Overloads - any pro's and con's to be aware of? ive been reading that most people remove them, im guessing to increase flex. If im putting off the x-over, should i leave them in to help limit flex?
Long slip driveshaft - im guessing its suggested, but is it necessary? Also, where can i find one? ORD? DIY4x ??? ebay?
Rear shackle mouts - ive read that with the 52's you may or may not have to relocate the rear shackle mounts, only the fronts.... how do you tell? moving the rear shackle mounts seems to be for a better shackle angle, again, im assuming to optimize flex, but if flex isnt a huge thing for me, can i leave it in place where it is now and just relocate the front mounts?
Brake lines - with the 4in lift, i thought they'd be fine, but with the articulation of the 52's ive heard i need to lengthen them.
Basically, im looking for the simplest, cheapest, safest way to put the 52's in my truck, to get the 4in lift to fit the 1 ton axles/H1's/37x12.50 tires.
Forgive that this is probably the 1,000,000th post about this topic. im just trying to condence it all into one thread.
The truck is no longer a daily driver, as such being toy status, its getting the mods it so deserves and needs. Those being the ones listed in my signature. Having learned about the 52in spring swap, and loving being able to do things on the cheap, and with parts from the junkyard (everyone likes recycling) i just need to get my brain strait. However, the truck will need to be safe on the road, as its my parts hauler, and will be used for driving to and from my playgrounds. that includes highway driving up to several hours away on public roads. and ill have people in the truck, usually going to a concert (tailgating), the beach, the trail, etc. etc. I understand i wont be able to drive like a ferarri, i dont do that anyway.
52in rear springs - from blazers? or pickups as well? these alone, with moving the front mounts and rear mounts will keep the axle in the same location, and provide 4in of lift, correct?
Ford shock towers - are these necessary? or do they just optimize the system? Ive read both ways on here. I wont need alot of crazy flex, the swap is mostly for a cheap 4in lift.
Shock selection - 14in sound about right? if so, what suggestions do yall have for brands, or applications.
X-over steering - Understandably necessary for actual offroading, but for DD the stock steering should work just fine. remember im trying to do this in stages on the cheap. Also, is it always necessary to build a custom crossmember to clear the crossover steering?
Overloads - any pro's and con's to be aware of? ive been reading that most people remove them, im guessing to increase flex. If im putting off the x-over, should i leave them in to help limit flex?
Long slip driveshaft - im guessing its suggested, but is it necessary? Also, where can i find one? ORD? DIY4x ??? ebay?
Rear shackle mouts - ive read that with the 52's you may or may not have to relocate the rear shackle mounts, only the fronts.... how do you tell? moving the rear shackle mounts seems to be for a better shackle angle, again, im assuming to optimize flex, but if flex isnt a huge thing for me, can i leave it in place where it is now and just relocate the front mounts?
Brake lines - with the 4in lift, i thought they'd be fine, but with the articulation of the 52's ive heard i need to lengthen them.
Basically, im looking for the simplest, cheapest, safest way to put the 52's in my truck, to get the 4in lift to fit the 1 ton axles/H1's/37x12.50 tires.
Forgive that this is probably the 1,000,000th post about this topic. im just trying to condence it all into one thread.
