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Post by W.F.O. Bogger on Jan 14, 2006 0:34:40 GMT -5
I'm currently looking to purchase the
SkyJacker 5" Rear Leaf Springs Item No: CR55S Fits '99 Chevy Silverado 1500
Couple Questions though
1. I have a 4" block on my leaf springs now... will i be able to take that off and add it to this leaf spring pack with no problems???
2. Would i need to buy any shims??
3. Any one know where i can purchase them for less than $279.95 Each
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Post by offroadram01 on Jan 14, 2006 18:03:41 GMT -5
Ever think of trying a shackle flip - that would gain you about the amount of lift you are looking for. I am pretty sure all rear leaf sprung trucks can do this.
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Post by W.F.O. Bogger on Jan 14, 2006 18:06:10 GMT -5
Happen to know where i can find a shackler flip kit ?
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Post by offroadram01 on Jan 15, 2006 18:49:28 GMT -5
I've seen a few on ebay for sale for the ram's - course thats the only brand I have been shopping for. I know a few lift companies that do it, but of course not off the top of my head. Let me look around in the next few days. Also many people that do it make their own if you got the skill and time.
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Post by BirdDog on Jan 15, 2006 19:39:20 GMT -5
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Post by apbt3178 on Jan 16, 2006 10:14:36 GMT -5
There is no direct bolt on shackle flip that I'm aware for the '99-up NBS K1500 GM trucks. There is a cross brace tube that runs between the frame rails that first needs to be welded from the inside, then ground flat on the outside after removing the stock compression hanger. If you're willing to do that, then ORD's GU58010 hangers for the '00-newer 2500HD's will work. www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/shacklekit.htmHere are pictures of what needs to be done in order to install the hangers on a '99-up 1500. This is what you'll find behind the stock shackle hanger. This is where the support tube must be welded before grinding the other side flush. Here is what the outside of the frame will look like when it's ready to bolt the new hanger to the frame. Don't do the "torch-and-turn" shackle flip. 1. Doing that makes the hanger weaker in side load situations. 2. It limits suspension flex by preventing the spring from elongating, because the shackle will contact the hanger during compression. Buy ORD's shackle flip for $185 and a pair of their 1" Zero Rate Add-A-Leaf blocks for $40. Use the Zero Rates to relocate the axle 1" rearward and get an extra inch of lift after installing the hangers, then you'll be ready to roll. The ORD hangers + Zero Rate's will give you about 5" of lift, but will not make the ride stiffer like 5" Skyjoker springs would. Not to mention, it will save you almost $300!
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bigreen
6" Suspension
Farmboy Fabrications
Posts: 243
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Post by bigreen on Jan 16, 2006 12:39:24 GMT -5
^^^^ agreed. cheaper more flex...but more involved
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Post by W.F.O. Bogger on Jan 16, 2006 15:13:14 GMT -5
thanks a lot apbt .... i'm never afraid to do a little work so sounds like a good deal to me.... but i was curious right now I have 4" blocks with 2" add a leaf's in the rear.... 6" of lift sounds bigger than 5" yes but as whoever who lifted a nbs knows that 6" lift on them is far from being a 6" lift.. so does the 5" that you say i'll have is it a true 5" or ?? also if i did that shackle flip can i use my 4" blocks on my axle still to be able to make it bigger yet??
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Post by apbt3178 on Jan 16, 2006 17:53:13 GMT -5
You should get 5" of lift from a 4" shackle flip and 1" Zero Rate block. If that's not enough to level the truck, you can run ORD's new 6" HD shackles for an additional 1" of lift. The 6" shackles are $115 for non-greasable and $125 for non-greasable. ORD's shackles are FAR stronger than stock shackles and the price includes poly bushings. Poly bushings are pretty much a "must have" when running shackles mounted in compression. My stock rubber bushings caused a lot of unwanted sway in turns, but swapping poly bushings in cured 90% of it. www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/hdREARshackles.htmYou could run your 4" blocks for additional lift, but I wouldn't recommend running IFS, or your 1/2ton rear axle, with the size tires 10" of lift will allow...
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Post by W.F.O. Bogger on Jan 16, 2006 18:01:24 GMT -5
well see right now i'm running a fabtech 6" suspension lift and a performance accesories 3" body lift. well on my buddies chevy' old body style he has 9 inches of lift like that and can run 39's no rubbing well on my truck i can run 35's without rubbin but not much more and i'm ready for at least 38's or 39's on my truck... i have been trying to find a solid axle swop kit for my truck but as far as i have found i can't do it without pure 100% custom work cause they don't make sumthing like that for a 1500 they make them for 2500 i guess the fram is different in the front its not boxed like a 2500 or sumthing like that. so i was stuck there. right now i have my 1/2 ton axle but i have a little stronger axles in it and i got different gears i'm running 4.56 with eaton posi.. if ya know anything that could help me out on my search for a solid axle i would greatly appreciate that too.
money isn't really an option to worry about but the cheaper the better. but also i don't want sumone else doing the work on my truck. i know i could go have a custom fab shop do it for me but then it wouldn't be my truck built by me and thats the way i'd like it to stay around if ya get what i mean...
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Post by W.F.O. Bogger on Jan 16, 2006 18:03:05 GMT -5
Oh also my front of my truck right now has my torsion bars 100% uncranked like they are sitting on the rest right now because if they are cranked at all the front end of my truck is way higher than the rear
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Post by apbt3178 on Jan 16, 2006 18:56:21 GMT -5
Fabritech offers a SFA conversion kit for '99-up NBS 1500's. www.setstr8.com540-825-1544 It comes with the spring hangers, steering, and dual front shock hoops. The shackle hangers do require some welding, but the rest bolts on. I have a '79 D60 high pinion for sale that will work with Fabritech's conversion kit. I've already installed new calipers, pads, and rotors($250 worth of parts). Anything else you'd like to know about a DIY SFA conversion? I've done more than my fair share.
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Post by W.F.O. Bogger on Jan 16, 2006 19:06:34 GMT -5
well then i think i've found a new friend... where are you from and how much are you asking for for the axle
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Post by apbt3178 on Jan 16, 2006 19:34:32 GMT -5
I'm originally from IA, but I've lived in NC since '97.
You've got mail...
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bigreen
6" Suspension
Farmboy Fabrications
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Post by bigreen on Jan 17, 2006 0:05:21 GMT -5
yeah im still running the rubber bushings...and it doesnt bother me all that much, but i just rode behind it the other day...and holy god those shackles can move...still i know it cant hurt me until them really wear out...but those are on the list
im kinda just stickin with em cause i know it LOOKS like itll help me flex as flimsy as they are. lol
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Post by W.F.O. Bogger on Jan 17, 2006 0:44:36 GMT -5
yeah i have been looking at bushing kits for a long time now just haven't broke down to buy one yet
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