Interaction with Supreme Suspension.
09-13-2015, 09:39 PM
#1
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Thread Starter
Interaction with Supreme Suspension.
I have been having back and forth emails with Supreme Suspension concerning the lift kit I purchased from them.
I purchased
I measured the spacer at 1.5" ...
Email from me to Supreme Suspension
Opened package today. You sent me 1.5" vs 2.5" requested. I would take the 2.5" if avaiable. If not available I request a refund.
Supreme Suspension
Hi, and thanks for your purchase. let me explain a little how these spacers interact with your suspension. Your struts operate on a motion ratio, so when a smaller spacer is installed, it will change the geometry of the lower control arm, steepening the angle of it, and that will account for the additional lift. So with a smaller spacer, you will get the lift as advertised. I really appreciate your time, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
My question to those in the know ... Is this correct?
Will a 1.5" spacer give me the requested 2.5" lift?
I don't want to install these and then be told no return since they were installed.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Patrick
I purchased
I measured the spacer at 1.5" ...
Email from me to Supreme Suspension
Opened package today. You sent me 1.5" vs 2.5" requested. I would take the 2.5" if avaiable. If not available I request a refund.
Supreme Suspension
Hi, and thanks for your purchase. let me explain a little how these spacers interact with your suspension. Your struts operate on a motion ratio, so when a smaller spacer is installed, it will change the geometry of the lower control arm, steepening the angle of it, and that will account for the additional lift. So with a smaller spacer, you will get the lift as advertised. I really appreciate your time, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
My question to those in the know ... Is this correct?
Will a 1.5" spacer give me the requested 2.5" lift?
I don't want to install these and then be told no return since they were installed.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Patrick
09-13-2015, 09:45 PM
#2
Senior Member
I have been having back and forth emails with Supreme Suspension concerning the lift kit I purchased from them.
I purchased
Amazon.com: Supreme Suspensions - F150 Lift Kit 2.5" Front Suspension Lift CNC Machined T6 Aircraft Billet (Black) Easy Install Ford F150 Leveling Kit PRO: Automotive
I measured the spacer at 1.5" ...
Email from me to Supreme Suspension
Opened package today. You sent me 1.5" vs 2.5" requested. I would take the 2.5" if avaiable. If not available I request a refund.
Supreme Suspension
Hi, and thanks for your purchase. let me explain a little how these spacers interact with your suspension. Your struts operate on a motion ratio, so when a smaller spacer is installed, it will change the geometry of the lower control arm, steepening the angle of it, and that will account for the additional lift. So with a smaller spacer, you will get the lift as advertised. I really appreciate your time, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
My question to those in the know ... Is this correct?
Will a 1.5" spacer give me the requested 2.5" lift?
I don't want to install these and then be told no return since they were installed.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Patrick
I purchased
Amazon.com: Supreme Suspensions - F150 Lift Kit 2.5" Front Suspension Lift CNC Machined T6 Aircraft Billet (Black) Easy Install Ford F150 Leveling Kit PRO: Automotive
I measured the spacer at 1.5" ...
Email from me to Supreme Suspension
Opened package today. You sent me 1.5" vs 2.5" requested. I would take the 2.5" if avaiable. If not available I request a refund.
Supreme Suspension
Hi, and thanks for your purchase. let me explain a little how these spacers interact with your suspension. Your struts operate on a motion ratio, so when a smaller spacer is installed, it will change the geometry of the lower control arm, steepening the angle of it, and that will account for the additional lift. So with a smaller spacer, you will get the lift as advertised. I really appreciate your time, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
My question to those in the know ... Is this correct?
Will a 1.5" spacer give me the requested 2.5" lift?
I don't want to install these and then be told no return since they were installed.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Patrick
It is not a 1:1 ratio. I can measure some other 2.5" tomorrow and see what they measure, but 1.5" seems right for 2.5" of lift.
My experience with Supreme suspension is that they give larger than advertised, which isn't always good.
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Socal147 (09-13-2015)
09-13-2015, 10:05 PM
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Thread Starter
Thanks Dude
I just read another members post of the same type of question. Looks like I got what i wanted. I even have a machinist friend that could tweek the spacer if i decided it was too much. I want level ...
I just read another members post of the same type of question. Looks like I got what i wanted. I even have a machinist friend that could tweek the spacer if i decided it was too much. I want level ...
09-14-2015, 01:43 AM
#5
Senior Member
I probably should have mentioned that. Above 2", I strongly recommend spending the extra $25+ on the Rough Country, AutoSpring, ReadyLift for inboard offsetting the strut to limit coil contact with the UCA.
