Thoughts on temporary spacer lifts

good clarification

 

This rides fucking worse than spacers. Been there done that. Bilstein 5100 are shit especially with stock coils. And for the record you can space down the Bump Stops too. Nothing wrong with a spacer lift if looks/bigger tires is all you're after

 

Damn thank you for pointing that out.

The 2 will add .5” higher in the front for me. Are 1” blocks in the rear an acceptable place holder for a leaf pack or are they just as hated as spacers?

 

Of course it does, that's how suspension works. You're preloading the coil to gain lift as opposed to just moving the entire assembly downward. And I never said you couldn't space bumps, in fact I specifically said you have to space bumps. You just loose a good bit of up travel

 

@Sirpopeington so what's the verdict? What is your plan of action?

 

1" is as high as I'd go. Reason blocks are bad is they can cause axle wrap. They act as a lever against the leafs, making it easier to twist them. A 1" should be ok though.

Notice how the axle rotates upwards during acceleration. This demonstrates what axle wrap is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54_6GaYJvWI

 

5100 at top slot with a 1” block to avoid bro rake. Then when I can, replace the block with leaf pack, grab new ucas and then put the 888”s on the bilsteins.

 

This is the route I’ll go then. It wouldn’t have been a thought if I read the damn website correctly.

 

FYI. 4wheelparts are having a sale on Trailmaster leveling kits installed and alignment for $299 this month.