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Need ideas on raising the front of truck

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by KrnTaco08, May 8, 2019.

  1. May 8, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    KrnTaco08

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    Hi, I’m currently running king 2.5 EXT front and rear with 600#, TC UCAs, ome Dakar medium and 295/17 tires.

    My issue is that the back is higher than the front about an inch. I’m looking to even out or maybe raise it a little higher than the back. If I had a camper or towed I wouldn’t mind having a little rake.

    Ive searched the forums and tried the “swapping springs to heavier coils” to create less sag but that was a big mistake. The ride was stiff AF.
    Also, I’m maxed out on raising my kings (raised about 2.5 -2.75”) so can’t raise the front using my coil overs.

    I read you can get longer springs? I have EXT travel springs and the next ones up are Long travel springs? I can’t use those. What springs are people talking about?

    Any other options or input will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
     
  2. May 8, 2019 at 8:50 PM
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  3. May 8, 2019 at 10:33 PM
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    No one?
     
  4. May 9, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    You may need longer springs, not heavier.

    @AccuTune Offroad is a good reference for a solution with your Kings
     
  5. May 9, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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    I dont know make but they offer Eibach coil springs on their website at various lengths up to 18in and in various weights.
     
  7. May 9, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    Ah I see. I’ll give them a call. Thanks
     
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    Good luck
     
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  9. May 9, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    :thumbsup: Yep, give us a ring and we can give you some options. 424-377-0808
     
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  10. May 9, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    Wanting to do something similar, is it possible to remove a leaf from the Dakar's?

    Just a thought...
     
  11. May 9, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    I believe so. What’s your issue? Rake?
     
  12. May 9, 2019 at 9:10 PM
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    Well, that'd solve your issue then wouldn't it?

    I'm not sure how much my OME Dakar's will lift the rear of my 1st Gen; they're listed at 2.5" but others have reported higher.

    Looking to "level" my truck the same as you, and I've got my Fox 2.5 CO's set at 2.5" of lift (pre-load set from the factory). I also don't carry or tow anything but I do have a Trail Gear rear bumper.
     

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