Anyone using Sky's Perch Drop?

[Jon81K5]

Edit: Found one, still hoping for some personal experience not speculation.
https://ck5.com/forums/threads/anyb...ront-drop-spring-perches.239899/#post-2336148

If there's a thread floating around in regards to this, please drop the link below... My searches were futile

I have a different CCLB C30 coming my way soon that I intend to convert to 4x4. No, I won't swap to a K30 frame and for a couple of reasons which I'll go into in an upcoming thread. What I'm looking for here is opinions on the following kit.
I have a decent grasp on the conversion process. Replace the engine cross member, use the B52s/A-BOMB/ORD's front hangers and FUSH on the rear, crossover steering, etc... The C30 I'm acquiring has a deep oil pan that will require 4-6 inches of lift to properly clear the front diff and allow suspension travel. This kit allows for 4.5" before spring, which allows me to use 2"-4" lift springs and get the height I'm looking for while using less arched springs.

https://www.skysoffroaddesign.com/collections/chevy-front-suspension/products/chevy-sapd-004

Help me understand some of the downfalls of using this to accomplish the conversion?

 

[nvrenuf]

Check out @mrk5 build - https://ck5.com/forums/threads/89-r3500-crew-cab-2wd-to-4wd-conversion-beyond.303347/

 

[Jon81K5]

Check out @mrk5 build - https://ck5.com/forums/threads/89-r3500-crew-cab-2wd-to-4wd-conversion-beyond.303347/

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks

 

[sweetk30]

b52 kit will be in the way of the front hanger if i am not mistaken since it has the spring hangers on it and your going hanger drop with this kit . so unless you got another idea i am not seeing then i dont know .

i do like the idea of the dropped shackle mount and re-enforcement plate they give you . i would prob make a few more and box in both sides of the frame in that area if they dont already .

 

[Jon81K5]

b52 kit will be in the way of the front hanger if i am not mistaken since it has the spring hangers on it and your going hanger drop with this kit . so unless you got another idea i am not seeing then i dont know .

i do like the idea of the dropped shackle mount and re-enforcement plate they give you . i would prob make a few more and box in both sides of the frame in that area if they dont already .

I was referring to B52 as the alternative to this kit, wouldn’t try to use both. I agree with the reinforcement around the dropped shackle mount... the side to side torsion would worry me somewhat

 

[sweetk30]

also dont forget the 2wd front hanger for the rear springs is 3" shorter than a 4wd hanger is . so you will need to make up the extra 3" some way in the back over what ever you lift it total in the front .

 

[Jon81K5]

also dont forget the 2wd front hanger for the rear springs is 3" shorter than a 4wd hanger is . so you will need to make up the extra 3" some way in the back over what ever you lift it total in the front .

Was planning on a 3” block for starters until I can replace the hangers with ORDs replacements or K30’s take-offs

 

[Truckman4life]

Off road design just released front hangers that would work for a 4x4 conversion also.