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Proper way to lift the rear

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Brozillo, Nov 2, 2018.

  1. Nov 2, 2018 at 1:27 PM
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    Brozillo

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    I have the maxtrac 6.5 inch lift kit on my truck. It came with 4 inch blocks for the rear and I just hate the ride quality. What is the proper way to lift the rear of the truck? What combination of leaf springs and blocks do I need? I still want it to be lifted 4 inches in the rear.
     
  2. Nov 2, 2018 at 1:29 PM
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    geekhouse23

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    Custom leaf pack from Alcan or Deaver. I would NOT advise stacking leafs.
     
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    I installed the Dakar HD (ELO96R) on my 4 cyl Access cab and got a solid 4 inches and that's including my 220 lb camper shell plus another 150 lbs of stuff.

    I load it up to to payload (1000+ lbs) then wheel it up and down moderate trails and it still maintains factory rake or level at worst, it's awesome.
     
  5. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Thanks for your replies! I have have checked out Alcan and Deaver. I'm going with Alcan. Thank you!
     
  6. Nov 16, 2018 at 6:44 AM
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    Those Dakars how do they ride without any weight?
     
  7. Nov 16, 2018 at 7:05 AM
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    Great for me. Better than stock.

    Take that with a grain of salt, however. I have a topper and a steel high clearance rear bumper with swingout.
     
  8. Nov 16, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    Those are the OME ones? Found some good deals and kicking them around
     
  9. Nov 16, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    Correct. OME
     
  10. Nov 16, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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    I can't comment on no weight at all because I have a 220 lb camper shell plus sliders and some other stuff but they ride great with 5100s (B110s) and I bought the heavy duty version AND both sides are "+" rated meaning slightly over spec. Smooth, firm, not jarring at all.
     
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    Thanks Andrew
     
  12. Nov 18, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    Ordered ome from Amazon 217 each free shipping
     
  13. Dec 16, 2018 at 12:09 AM
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    Lift, pedal commander, led foglights, led interior lights, led back ups, led under lighting, urd tcai, led headlights, methanol injection, 76mm tb, hood struts, dif breather mod, ratiotek trans kit, x-series gauges, true cool trans cooler, belt wrap mod, 2.8 pulley
    I believe we have similar suspensions and goals for them. I'm curious what shocks you're going with. I know most extended travel shocks are marketed for 3" lift kits. Will they work on a 4" lift?
     
  14. Dec 26, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    Sorry for late reply, but lift kit came with fox shocks all around and I am sticking with those.
     
  15. Dec 26, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    What kit did you get? Fox would be my choice.
     
  16. Dec 27, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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