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Lift ratio strut spacer?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by navin, Apr 15, 2014.

  1. Apr 15, 2014 at 6:49 AM
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    navin

    navin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone able to tell me the actual lift measurement at the fender from a strut spacer and the actual height of the spacer?

    I'm thinking of doing a 1" front leveling on my lil 5lug and would machine out a plate spacer that could leave the stock studs thru the strut mount if there is enough meat on them.

    My question is, does 1" at the top of ' spacer = 1" actual lift,

    or

    Will the lever ratio give me a little room, like a 1/2" or 3/4" at the strut = 1" at the fender?

    I'm only aware of the 2.5" lift spacers and I'm not really interested in making it any higher or clearing big tires.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Apr 15, 2014 at 9:33 AM
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    ayunk04 Well-Known Member

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    IIRC the amount of lift you'll get is double the spacer height... 1 inch spacer will be 2 inchs of lift
     
  3. Apr 15, 2014 at 9:41 AM
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    Thank you, that sounds very promising. A delrin or aluminum spacer plate is what I'm thinking. Wonder why nobody offers this? It is such a common part for other trucks.
     
  4. Apr 16, 2014 at 12:54 PM
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    navin

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    A quick question, are the 3 stud holes at the top mounting point off the frame slotted for alignment adjustments, or simple holes drilled in it, i.e. fixed upper location of the shock/strut.

    Thanks!
     

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