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My truck sits slightly lower in the rear than it does in the front(I think cuz it had a 4.3 v6 & now an all aluminum LS1). The rear has a flip kit to achieve the 6" drop with no changes made to the hangers or shackles. Does anyone know of an inexpensive way to fix this problem? (besides air shocks cuz I tried that before and it lifts the ass end unevenly)
Hey I use to live up in wichita falls and worked in burk off and on. Still make trips up there. Anyways you want to raise the rear on your truck, how much do you want to bring it up? Did you use drop springs in the rear or just the flip kit?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(motoxlifer @ Jan 21 2006, 09:52 PM) [snapback]41803[/snapback]</div>You could have the springs re-arched to get the inch of lift back. Air bags are the best way for a level lift but they aren't cheap.Quote:
My truck sits slightly lower in the rear than it does in the front(I think cuz it had a 4.3 v6 & now an all aluminum LS1). The rear has a flip kit to achieve the 6" drop with no changes made to the hangers or shackles. Does anyone know of an inexpensive way to fix this problem? (besides air shocks cuz I tried that before and it lifts the ass end unevenly)
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(docone882000 @ Jan 22 2006, 11:50 AM) [snapback]41829[/snapback]</div>Just a flip kit. I'd like to raise it 1"or 2", just enough to make it sit level or slightly higher. Man it's a small world huh. Next time youre up here look me up.Quote:
Hey I use to live up in wichita falls and worked in burk off and on. Still make trips up there. Anyways you want to raise the rear on your truck, how much do you want to bring it up? Did you use drop springs in the rear or just the flip kit?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Jan 22 2006, 01:00 PM) [snapback]41836[/snapback]</div>Yeah I was gonna bag & 4 link the rear but funds are runnin low so I'm lookin at other options. Rearching the springs sounds feasable but who can do that sort of thing. Could that be the problem they're just gettin weak from haulin dirtbikes and stuff? I've seen spring helpers at summit but wasn't sure if that would help or not.Quote:
You could have the springs re-arched to get the inch of lift back. Air bags are the best way for a level lift but they aren't cheap.
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you could always go a little lower up front :devil:
Just a flip kit will drop you 4in. to get a 6in drop you use a flip kit with blocks. Right? If so take the blocks out.
If thats not the case then.... They sell rear shackels to lower your truck 2in for like $35, Right. I wonder if they sell longer shackels to raise it?
actually a longer shackle will lower the truck. A shorter one will raise it. You can have two inches sectioned out of the rear shackle and weld it back together. That should raise it an inch or so. You'd have to make sure it could still bolt in afterwards.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BEATERTRUCK @ Jan 22 2006, 04:11 PM) [snapback]41852[/snapback]</div>Man you got me wondering. I didn't lower it, but I'm pretty sure it's a 4-6 and from what I can see there is only the flip kit, no blocks. I also thought about lifting it with shackles like you said Redheartbeat. Do they sell a shorter than stock shackle? And no I can't go any lower in the front, I have already rolled the lips of my fender wells to clear and it's just barely the way it is. I'll look online and see about the shackles, if not I'll see about cuttin em. Thanks for the input guys!Quote:
Just a flip kit will drop you 4in. to get a 6in drop you use a flip kit with blocks. Right? If so take the blocks out.
If thats not the case then.... They sell rear shackels to lower your truck 2in for like $35, Right. I wonder if they sell longer shackels to raise it?
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A quick easy fix would be to take the front springs out and cut half a coil out. You and I got easy front ends to work on and you can perform this in about 3 hours if you have the right tools. I just sold a set of 1" drop springs for $65.00, I wish I would've known a few weeks ago.
You know come to think of it I might be able to spare an inch up front. I would just have to drive slower which would probably be good for me, and it would look sweet too. COOOOOL yall talked me into it.
Check into an "add a leaf". It will give you about an inch to an inch 1/2. We did that on a tahoe once and it was easy and cheap. About 60 bucks.
THe add-a-leaf option might be good since you haul your bikes in the truck. That way you won't be bottoming out all the time when loaded. Mine bottomed out quite often with the flip kit. I had an airbag system ready to go into it before it was stolen. The front end wasn't a problem with the light weight engine.
Alright damnit make up your minds!! lol You're talkin me out of it now. Yeah and I'm havin trouble with wheel hop if I get traction (which is only when I punch it from a 20 mph roll) so the add-a-leaf might help that out as well
motoxlifer, do you have active shocks on your front end? If not this could be the answer for you to. I'm gonna have a 5" drop in the front and I haul all sorts of crap. Just another option. Go with your gut feeling, that way you you can't blame us! LMAO J/K
m otxlifer, your name isn't Nick by chance is it? I got some pics from a guy at a dealership that installed the S&P headers but had problems on the passenger side. I was just wondering if that was you.
OK first what are active shocks? I have Belltech nitro drops up front. My name is Craig, but yes S&P claims these headers will fit without issues but they don't. I had to grind the ds a-arm and beat the hell out of one of the tubes on the ps, and double gasket both sides. At first glance they looked as if they fit with some minor grinding to the a-arms, but when I started it up there were major leaks, like the bottom of every cylinder. I think part of the prob is I may not have used the right motor mounts so the motor sits too low. The wierd ass 4 bolt collectors suck too.
You got the active shocks, so there goes that. As far as the headers, S&P said they would tack weld the headers and send them to me for fitment and then send them back with any adjutments for bend.
That sucks about their headers. Did you buy the G-body set? They swore to me that they bolt right in without modifications. Their flanges are supposed to be some of the best. I guess I may have to do something else for headers if they can't do any better than that.
This guy nick warned about the headers Greg, even with their 5/8" thick adapters they hit. My concern is the shipping cost back and forth to get them to fit!
BTW, He bought the G-Body set.
Yes they are the G-body headers. They told me on the phone that they would fit, but like I said some but not all of it could be due to my motor sittin too low. I pulled a 4.3 out of the truck and reused all the stock mounts with the adapter plates. Is that what you guys did? We're gettin way off topic here. Oh well
We used the same style engine mounts that S&P sells for swapping LS1s into older V8 vehicles. NITROUS actually made the set I have in my truck.
I've got a picture somewhere that Nick sent me of his S&P headers. It's not very good but you can see how close one of the tubes is from the upper A-Arm. He ground on his to make them fit. He did say the driver side fit snug with no mods. Let me see if I can find the pic.
Maybe I'll start a header thread and pin it in the LS1 conversion forum.
Ya we will have to meet up sometime.
There is a leaf spring shop in Wichita that you can get just about anything done to them you want. I will see about getting the number and info, that way if you have any probs or want to change anything else or a buddies you got a place you can hit up. Plus the prices are very resonable. It is on the access road by the base across the road from wichita salvage.
Thanks I'll check into it today. I've never heard of it but that's not sayin much.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(docone882000 @ Jan 23 2006, 10:28 AM) [snapback]41937[/snapback]</div>The name of that place is Loden Spring & Suspension. I was gonna go by there but I ran into a guy who had some helper springs, he sold em to me or $20. I'm gonna try and install em in the next couple of days, I'll post up the results.Quote:
Ya we will have to meet up sometime.
There is a leaf spring shop in Wichita that you can get just about anything done to them you want. I will see about getting the number and info, that way if you have any probs or want to change anything else or a buddies you got a place you can hit up. Plus the prices are very resonable. It is on the access road by the base across the road from wichita salvage.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(motoxlifer @ Jan 25 2006, 09:32 PM) [snapback]42291[/snapback]</div>Ok cool.Quote:
The name of that place is Loden Spring & Suspension. I was gonna go by there but I ran into a guy who had some helper springs, he sold em to me or $20. I'm gonna try and install em in the next couple of days, I'll post up the results.
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I found a set of helper springs for $20 and I installed them today. They worked perfectly, lifted the rear about 1 1/2" or 2". I think I have something outta whack though cuz now I have a vibration at about 25 mph under acceleration. I'm gonna take a closer look tomorrow but I'm wondering if my pinion angle is messed up some how.
Yep my pinion angle was way high.
Good thing you caught that. That can wreak havoc on your third member.
Hey man, easy this is a family oriented forum. ha ha