my dumb axle moving questions

[blowedupmotor87]

I've read a bunch of threads about longer leaves moving the rear axles back and the front axles forwards but, I haven't seen these two questions answered:

Does the steering box (assuming crossover in place) need to be relocated with a B52 kit?

How the heck does the rear diff (when running a 14BFF) not hit the fuel tank when running longer rear springs?

Then, a question that wouldn't be answered in a swap thread since the swap is going in at the time of the thread:

If I am running 3" of lift now, and am planning to go 1tons, is there anything I can do (that'll work fine with my current 3" lift)to make it easier to do a long spring swap later (should I ever decide to)? I plan on running shafts with long enough slip joints that they won't be a problem, any other considerations? Thanks!

 

[chevysmithz71]

Steering box stays in stock location.
Usually when someone does longer rear springs there is a shackle flip involved and gives plenty of room.
Not really much you can do without doing it. Yes good on the long slip shafts. I went High cross over not just crossover. Tierod still in the way. Get the steering brace on new 2wd box. Thats all I can think of for now.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

I've read a bunch of threads about longer leaves moving the rear axles back and the front axles forwards but, I haven't seen these two questions answered:

Does the steering box (assuming crossover in place) need to be relocated with a B52 kit?

You won't run into that problem unless you run very little or no lift. My truck is about at the stock suspension height with the steering box in the stock location. I use bump stops.

How the heck does the rear diff (when running a 14BFF) not hit the fuel tank when running longer rear springs?

It can, and is certainly an issue. Depends on how much lift and how far back you move the rear axle.

Then, a question that wouldn't be answered in a swap thread since the swap is going in at the time of the thread:

If I am running 3" of lift now, and am planning to go 1tons, is there anything I can do (that'll work fine with my current 3" lift)to make it easier to do a long spring swap later (should I ever decide to)? I plan on running shafts with long enough slip joints that they won't be a problem, any other considerations? Thanks!

Nope

There ya go

 

[muddermilitia]

with just the b-52 kit you can leave the steering box where it is. Now if you were to re-drill the spring pack or use zero-rates to move the axle more forward, then you are going to have a problem with the pitman arm hitting the u-bolt plate under compressing, so then you will need to move the box forward or switch to full hydro steer.

Now the gas tank issue. My rear axle is moved back 5.5"s with a set of 64" long springs. (front hanger is in stock location) I had my brother and my friend bounce the hell out of the truck and the fin on the diff cover (diy razorback) hit the gas tank skid plate. I removed the skid plate and had them bounce the truck again. This time it didn't hit. So I could try and move the tank back a hair which will allow me to move the skidplate as well. But I might just end up running a fuel cell.

 

[blowedupmotor87]

Thanks everybody! Here's some considerations I should have added:
I'd want to run about 4-5" lift, no higher.
I'm getting the PSC ported box (no assist yet) and crossover steering kit that ORD sells.
If those make any difference, thanks!

One (really) dumb question: How far forward does a B52 kit move the axle? Seems like a lot of people get different results so: What's the distance moved in the position that requires the least total mods? Thanks!

 

[muddermilitia]

Thanks everybody! Here's some considerations I should have added:
I'd want to run about 4-5" lift, no higher.
I'm getting the PSC ported box (no assist yet) and crossover steering kit that ORD sells.
If those make any difference, thanks!

One (really) dumb question: How far forward does a B52 kit move the axle? Seems like a lot of people get different results so: What's the distance moved in the position that requires the least total mods? Thanks!

I have the spring mounted in the forward most hole and the bracket is mounted in the forward most set of holes. The front axle is now 2.5"s forward from stock. I didnt take measurements for height but I know its between 4 and 5 inches of lift.

check out my build thread to see the installation of the b52s

 

[blowedupmotor87]

Thanks, I'll check it out!