A Work in Progress

I will do what I can to make one for me, but I intend on going to Jake (jeverich) when I have funding. I have a piece of structural steel I got from work that I was thinking to use for this endeavor and leftovers from that are first being offered to Jake. Also that piece of steel is only about 8 feet long. That also weighs about 200 lbs. Before using it, I will have to come up with some sort of design which includes a way to mount it to the frame.

 

HMMMM So now that I got 5100's on the way, Im wondering what else I need to go with them.. I know there are different ways of doing everything but what is the most favored set up? Since I'm saving money on the bumper Ill have some money to work with.

 

Springs. New shocks are good with new springs unless you like the ones you have already.

 

Been thinking of getting the emu 885 springs.. also thinking about rear 5100s

 

I would get 5160 shocks since they give you nearly 1.5 inches of down travel extra over the stock shocks.

 

Plus the 5160s have resis.

 

Exactly plus they are a cheaper way to get resi. Shocks for under $400

 

Just looked, this may be a stupid question, but would these replace my need rear blocks or would I need new leafs or AAL to keep it level?

 

AAL is a cheap fix for the rear leafs. If you want to do it right just get Dakar leaf packs.

 

Cheap is my best friend right now. how much the leaf packs run? Ive never priced them out

 

there are these ones from wheelers but I think that would be too much lift with just 5100s and 885s right? Eventually Id Like to go taller though...

 

You can take 5afs out of them to make it how you like it. I would catch that damned emu before he takes the leaf packs away

 

That $400 leaf pack will give 2.75" lift over stock, and it will also be stiffer so it could handle weight better. How much lift does your block give?

I personally plan on replacing my leaf packs later when I have money for it. That is a better option than blocks. Just don't forget about brake lines if you are lifting. With longer articulation means you will need longer brake lines.

 

gotta get other parts first but after I have all my fix it parts Ill start buying my want it parts lol

SO front suspension first and other parts then the fun stuff

Still gotta straighten my frame before anything.. no point and fixing a crooked truck lol

 

Current block is 1.75". and sitting a lil ass high. Id love to find a front set up that would level out with the 2.75" rear lift. But Id need about another inch or 2 of lift I think.

 

Don't get Dakars for rear lift unless you frequently haul heavy loads or carry constant extra weight

 

Heaviest stuff I haul is 2 dirtbikes/1 quad or a half ton of hay.


What would you suggest as an alternative?

 

Check out Toytec for lifts and lift ideas. I'm sure you could also contact them for info.

 

Thanks what about wheelers? are they good too? or?

 

How often ?