Help - Lifting front end w/ coil springs

[98c1500]

do i need shock absorbers or new springs to go with a spindle+block lift?

 

[98c1500]

That is the one I have. I love the lift but a guy at a local shop (see my build... not a very well respected guy) can't get it to align properly.

just read your build for a good hour lol, looks like you had a hell of a time with alignments and mechanics

 

[oohunter04oo]

I would definitely recommend spindles over lift springs. You do not need lift shocks if you use spindles. You may want them for the rear if you put lift blocks. But I didn't use lift shocks. Mine were new so I have factory shocks. Just remember that spindles widens the track width roughly 4" so if you want the rear tires to be even with the front you'll need 2" wheel spacers in the rear.

 

[phule]

I would also recommend spindles. I installed spacers almost lost some digits twice. Once I was done I was happy for a week. Now I wish I had gone 4" and 33s and been done with it.

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[98c1500]

I would definitely recommend spindles over lift springs. You do not need lift shocks if you use spindles. You may want them for the rear if you put lift blocks. But I didn't use lift shocks. Mine were new so I have factory shocks. Just remember that spindles widens the track width roughly 4" so if you want the rear tires to be even with the front you'll need 2" wheel spacers in the rear.

perfect thanks for the advice. So in total if i went that route I would need the 4" spindles, 2" blocks, the u bolts, and the wheel spacers (if i want), and shocks for the back

 

[skyrodder]

perfect thanks for the advice. So in total if i went that route I would need the 4" spindles, 2" blocks, the u bolts, and the wheel spacers (if i want), and shocks for the back

yup but in that case just get the RC Kit

 

[98c1500]

yup but in that case just get the RC Kit

thats probably what ill go with, just hoping i dont get dinged with duties and a huge shipping cost to Canada.

 

[oohunter04oo]

perfect thanks for the advice. So in total if i went that route I would need the 4" spindles, 2" blocks, the u bolts, and the wheel spacers (if i want), and shocks for the back

Correct and if your leaving the factory 15's then you could run 32/11.50's with no rubbing and it'll look perfect. Check out the build thread on my 97. It's a 2wd with the lift spindles and converted to 6 lug.

 

[98c1500]

Correct and if your leaving the factory 15's then you could run 32/11.50's with no rubbing and it'll look perfect. Check out the build thread on my 97. It's a 2wd with the lift spindles and converted to 6 lug.

as soon as my tires on now ware (shouldn't be too long!). I wana aim for 32" goodyears. Nice truck ill have a look!

 

[satxwy]

As maybe has been mentioned in here, but it's worth highlighting, the lift spindles will be way easier to install also.