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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’m looking to fix the suspension geometry and I’m 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? |
Originally Posted by Logan Ty
(Post 5676406)
Currently my truck is sitting on a 2.5 inch level kit. I went the cheap route with a spacer, but I’m looking to fix the suspension geometry and I’m 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? . |
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. |
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. |
Originally Posted by SALEEN961
(Post 5676790)
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. |
Originally Posted by Rnlcomp
(Post 5676475)
The only way to correct suspension geometry is to use a true lift kit. Leveling only kits suck.
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Originally Posted by antony1103
(Post 5677647)
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. |
[QUOTE=Logan Ty;5678215] My goal is to keep the leveled look on stock 20s. |
Originally Posted by Logan Ty
(Post 5678229)
I had the exact same thought of buying a 4 inch lift and just using the cross members and spindles until I realized that it wouldn’t work.
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Originally Posted by Rnlcomp
(Post 5678411)
What year and 2 or 4wd?
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