Nutro
1/2 ton status
I'm thinking I'll replace the fronts as they are "W" shaped now unless they are bowed like that because of those terrible shackles? The rears have 2.5" springs and 3" blocks so 5.5" total in the rear?
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Can y'all critique my lift plans
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Check to see if you can see any markings on the front spring. Stock springs did not have three leaves and a helper. I think the long shackles are making the rear part of the front spinrgs bow down.
Nutro
1/2 ton status
@frankin5
I'll be darn you were correct. I just went out in a rain storm and scrubbed the front springs a bit. I can BARELY make out what seems to be a part of a part number but it isn't very legible. I did notice the same greyish paint color on top and they have the same yellowish looking bushings as the rear springs. I'd say these are 2.5 Superlift springs as well.
They ride pretty well so I don't mind keeping them. So I can just replace janky hangers, install some ORD HD shackles, orders some new shocks and I'm good to go you think?
I'll be darn you were correct. I just went out in a rain storm and scrubbed the front springs a bit. I can BARELY make out what seems to be a part of a part number but it isn't very legible. I did notice the same greyish paint color on top and they have the same yellowish looking bushings as the rear springs. I'd say these are 2.5 Superlift springs as well.
They ride pretty well so I don't mind keeping them. So I can just replace janky hangers, install some ORD HD shackles, orders some new shocks and I'm good to go you think?
rampage
3/4 ton status
I’d replace the fronts since they look bent.
And I think someone mentioned that stock front springs have a negative arch.
And I think someone mentioned that stock front springs have a negative arch.
doesn't hurt to try that first and if it doesn't work you can add front springs later.
This is my 89' jimmy
2" Tuff Country EZ Ride Front
3" Tuff Country EZ Ride Rear
ORD Steering Brace
ORD HD Front and Rear Shackles
ORD Sway Bar disconnect
Bilstein 5125 front and rear
Its a bit soft for my liking Ill prob opt for stiffer shocks on the front
The TC 2" fronts actually gave me 3" over the 8 1/2" stock Axle tube to bump stop measurement.
Mine sitting at 11 1/2"
Mine sitting at 11 1/2"
It will settle a little once it's worked for a couple of weeks
