Fixing Suspension Geometry
02-23-2018, 02:27 PM
#1
Fixing Suspension Geometry
Currently my truck is sitting on a 2.5 inch level kit. I went the cheap route with a spacer, but I知 looking to fix the suspension geometry and I知 debating between installing a 4 inch lift or going the coil over and uca route. I like the way it sits now but my angles are almost maxed. I do not want to go any higher if possible. I would like to see if anyone has put a lift on their truck but kept it at stock height with a 2.5 lift in the front by just adding a smaller spacer to their truck. Is it safe to go this route?
Last edited by Logan Ty; 02-23-2018 at 02:32 PM.
02-23-2018, 03:16 PM
#2
Currently my truck is sitting on a 2.5 inch level kit. I went the cheap route with a spacer, but I知 looking to fix the suspension geometry and I知 debating between installing a 4 inch lift or going the coil over and uca route. I like the way it sits now but my angles are almost maxed. I do not want to go any higher if possible. I would like to see if anyone has put a lift on their truck but kept it at stock height with a 2.5 lift in the front by just adding a smaller spacer to their truck. Is it safe to go this route?
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02-23-2018, 08:26 PM
#3
What are you trying to accomplish by "fixing the suspension geometry", what is the truck doing that you don't like, what would you like it to do, and what is it that is concerning you about your current setup?
Knowing what your goals are will allow people to give you much more helpful responses as there is no ideal suspension geometry, there are just too many different use cases and too many valid ways of setting up a suspension system for one set of parts or angles to be the answer in every scenario.
Knowing what your goals are will allow people to give you much more helpful responses as there is no ideal suspension geometry, there are just too many different use cases and too many valid ways of setting up a suspension system for one set of parts or angles to be the answer in every scenario.
02-24-2018, 02:44 PM
#4
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I'm in the same boat as you. I'm looking to add about 2" to the front of the truck to keep a decent rake when I AAL to the back, but I don't want to screw up the angles in the front, especially since I have a 4x4. I looked into cherry picking parts from a 4" lift kit and did the math. It just won't work out for such a small lift and the geometry will still be all wonky... You may be able to get away with doing that for 3", but for what I want with a 2" lift that won't cut it. Bare minimum would be to make your own cross members, diff drop, and driveshaft spacer. Extending the steering knuckle would be tough, unless you were really crafty and could cut down a 4" lift knuckle to size and welding it all back up...
I've been chatting with some people at other tuner forums. Seems to be a lot more people over there that are very knowledgeable on suspension tuning than here. They seem to echo the fact that no commercial kit will do what i'm looking for and that it is a true DIY job if you have the machining/welding skills.
I've been chatting with some people at other tuner forums. Seems to be a lot more people over there that are very knowledgeable on suspension tuning than here. They seem to echo the fact that no commercial kit will do what i'm looking for and that it is a true DIY job if you have the machining/welding skills.
02-25-2018, 12:35 AM
#5
What are you trying to accomplish by "fixing the suspension geometry", what is the truck doing that you don't like, what would you like it to do, and what is it that is concerning you about your current setup?
Knowing what your goals are will allow people to give you much more helpful responses as there is no ideal suspension geometry, there are just too many different use cases and too many valid ways of setting up a suspension system for one set of parts or angles to be the answer in every scenario.
Knowing what your goals are will allow people to give you much more helpful responses as there is no ideal suspension geometry, there are just too many different use cases and too many valid ways of setting up a suspension system for one set of parts or angles to be the answer in every scenario.
02-25-2018, 12:43 AM
#6
I actually ran across a thread about wear on the outer part of my tires and I saw you had replied about the correct alignment measurements to fix the issue. I would like to thank you in advance for that and I plan on sharing that with the next shop that I let touch my truck. If I would happen to go the route of ucas and coilovers would this help me out in any way. I plan to keep my stock 20s but I really don稚 like the look of a lifted truck on stock rims.
02-25-2018, 12:52 AM
#7
I'm in the same boat as you. I'm looking to add about 2" to the front of the truck to keep a decent rake when I AAL to the back, but I don't want to screw up the angles in the front, especially since I have a 4x4. I looked into cherry picking parts from a 4" lift kit and did the math. It just won't work out for such a small lift and the geometry will still be all wonky... You may be able to get away with doing that for 3", but for what I want with a 2" lift that won't cut it. Bare minimum would be to make your own cross members, diff drop, and driveshaft spacer. Extending the steering knuckle would be tough, unless you were really crafty and could cut down a 4" lift knuckle to size and welding it all back up...
I've been chatting with some people at other tuner forums. Seems to be a lot more people over there that are very knowledgeable on suspension tuning than here. They seem to echo the fact that no commercial kit will do what i'm looking for and that it is a true DIY job if you have the machining/welding skills.
I've been chatting with some people at other tuner forums. Seems to be a lot more people over there that are very knowledgeable on suspension tuning than here. They seem to echo the fact that no commercial kit will do what i'm looking for and that it is a true DIY job if you have the machining/welding skills.
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