2wd Lift Questions
#1
2wd Lift Questions
I want to lift my 2wd scab. I was thinking spindle lift for front and f250 leafs in the back. I have Harley Wheels with 275 60 20 tires.
I plan on keeping truck for a long while. I use it on the highway 3-5 days a week 60 miles round trip. Has anyone had issues doing this type of lift especially with drive shaft and angles or other issues that I should know about?
Thanks
I plan on keeping truck for a long while. I use it on the highway 3-5 days a week 60 miles round trip. Has anyone had issues doing this type of lift especially with drive shaft and angles or other issues that I should know about?
Thanks
#2
Senior Member
Yes, there will be changes with drive shaft angles, and the front end geometry will change, as will the center of gravity since the rig will be lifted.
The final drive ratio will also be effectively changed as you will have larger wheels on your rig. try this to compare your wheel sizes or post the stock wheel size here
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
The final drive ratio will also be effectively changed as you will have larger wheels on your rig. try this to compare your wheel sizes or post the stock wheel size here
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
#3
The wheels and tires have been on the truck for a couple of years now. Just wanted to get some lift without compromising reliability or premature wear of parts.
According to spindle manufacturers spindles don't affect front end. Wondering if spindles affect rear drive shaft?
I was looking for real world experience and mileages to see what the real story is.
thanks
According to spindle manufacturers spindles don't affect front end. Wondering if spindles affect rear drive shaft?
I was looking for real world experience and mileages to see what the real story is.
thanks
Last edited by pas; 11-14-2018 at 11:58 AM.