Not a good measurement, that leaves both the spring pack thickness and bump stop as variables. You need to measure from axle to frame to compare.
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D60 install questions
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Not a good measurement, that leaves both the spring pack thickness and bump stop as variables. You need to measure from axle to frame to compare.
bassackwards
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OK I measured 14.5" from top of axle to frame. It it sure feels like more than 4" when trying to climb up there.
I just measured mine and I have 14”.
5” ord springs. I have a small block and winch/bumper combo on front.
5” ord springs. I have a small block and winch/bumper combo on front.
4” springs it is. Yours are stiff and mine are VERY soft, so it would make sense that mine sits a little lower with the bumper winch and cage weight.
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tenderfoot
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bassackwards
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You are correct, it has been a long day
That explains the stretch getting in but does not explain why it should be 4" but measures 6"
rough coutry springs = zero sag . good springs sag a little with the weight on .You are correct, it has been a long day
That explains the stretch getting in but does not explain why it should be 4" but measures 6"
and was the 60 in there before or swapped in ? ? ? as i said they get you around 1" extra there so big over a 1/2 or 3/4 ton axle .
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tenderfoot
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I've got rough country full spring 6" lift in this '78. (Which I want to do away with for a top notch springs set of 4") But if you need me to messjur anything for you I can tomorrow morning. Stock axles & and stock spring length. Oh and 35" ters
bassackwards
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I put the 60 in but the springs were already on the truck when I got it. I guess I will have to trade them on a smaller lift. My wife is 5'1"
bassackwards
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I called rough country today and they said that the 8002 springs are supposed to be 4" lift and that they probably were not installed correctly.
The + is in the front on both sides and the shackles are pointing straight down/maybe angled forward a little. He suggested I loosen everything and start over but I can't find any detailed instructions
The + is in the front on both sides and the shackles are pointing straight down/maybe angled forward a little. He suggested I loosen everything and start over but I can't find any detailed instructions
thats bull crap . how can you install a fixed size spring and have it come out wrong ? sounds to me like a crap help desk person .
and any lift kit spring over stock on these trucks for the most part puts the shackle vertical or slight forward .
even if the bushing bolts were to tight the polly bushing design would let the leaf move to its happy place .
only thing i have ever seen is some aftermarket leaf spring perches that are longer and the aftermarket top plates for the u-bolts can suck a spring down a hair more than stock stuff .
bassackwards
1/2 ton status
Well I don't know but it is a lot taller than every other 4" lift and I don't want it to be this tall
Shackles that are vertical or slightly forward is typical for "lift kit" springs
i am not trying to be rude or nasty . just my past dealings with the ruff country brand . but i have said before my past dealing with ruff country leafs . stiff as a dump truck . dont sag out at all and settle in . there is a reason there stuff is so cheep in price .
my buddy had a 6" front and rear all spring lift in his truck and he paid me to remove it and swap it for another kit i pieced together . 4" tuff country front and stock 56" rear springs and 4" shackle flip . loved the ride the first test drive around the block over the ruff country . his suspension now flexes and cycles good for off the shelf stuff .
he even had a full 8ft box of cut/split / laced all in nice and neat firewood in the back on the old ruff country kit and it dropped maybe 3/4 of a inch was all in the back .
if you want 4" total lift i would say get 3" springs for the front to work with your dana 60 and come in about 4" total . or just do 4" springs and be a bit over 4" .
my buddy had a 6" front and rear all spring lift in his truck and he paid me to remove it and swap it for another kit i pieced together . 4" tuff country front and stock 56" rear springs and 4" shackle flip . loved the ride the first test drive around the block over the ruff country . his suspension now flexes and cycles good for off the shelf stuff .
he even had a full 8ft box of cut/split / laced all in nice and neat firewood in the back on the old ruff country kit and it dropped maybe 3/4 of a inch was all in the back .
if you want 4" total lift i would say get 3" springs for the front to work with your dana 60 and come in about 4" total . or just do 4" springs and be a bit over 4" .
bassackwards
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What is the least amount of trouble free lift can I use with 35" tires?
Can you post pics?
bassackwards
1/2 ton status
Best one I have right now. Excuse the mess in the pics.
I had t put 3" blocks in the rear on top of the lift already on it to make it sit normally. I hate the squatting dog look
When you can, try to get some pics of the springs up close.
bassackwards
1/2 ton status
From what I can see the springs look to be installed correctly but I agree it's tall for 4".
