The Stupid Lift Questions Thread

[slippy3002]

In terms of hauling stuff in the back? 'Cause I was thinking a 4" lift in the back (be it springs or flip) and 6" in the front (4" spindles plus 2" coil springs).

Then do add a leafs

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[Parentnoia]

Then do add a leafs

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So the lift springs would be a better option?

 

[Thunderstruck20]

So the lift springs would be a better option?

Not necessarily. Shackle flip can keep the same payload capacity where lift springs, especially soft rides, sacrifice capacity for ride quality. If you want a 2.5-3" lift go with add-a-leafs. Increases capacity by about 1500 but it is a bit stiffer ride. All depends on what you haul

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[Parentnoia]

On a regular basis, nothing substantial. Right now it's just the spare parts that I still need to put on the front end once I get the frame horn straightened out, but other than that, it's generally empty. I dont even have my third row in.

 

[thz71]

Shackle flip is better for hauling hands down

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[Thunderstruck20]

That all depends. If you want original ride quality and aren't gonna overload the stock capacity then yes shackle flip is better. Ive overloaded and snapped stock 1 ton leaf springs before so I went with add-a-leafs and got a much rougher ride but almost a ton more capacity. But like I said, it depends on how much you're hauling

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[MonteMan]

Perfect thread for my stupid lift question.. On my performance accessories lift there is 13 large spacers and 3 small. Instructions say that the small spacers go in the mounts behind the rear axle. That would be 4 spots but only 3 of the small spacers. Before I loctite my bolts down tomorrow could someone please give me some advice here.

BTW 2nd post here. I have lurked around other forums but just recently found this OBS site and its great to find specific info on these trucks. Just recently picked up a 98 ecsb z71. Real nice truck it just had/has some minor issues to work out but I got a good deal.

 

[thz71]

Perfect thread for my stupid lift question.. On my performance accessories lift there is 13 large spacers and 3 small. Instructions say that the small spacers go in the mounts behind the rear axle. That would be 4 spots but only 3 of the small spacers. Before I loctite my bolts down tomorrow could someone please give me some advice here.

BTW 2nd post here. I have lurked around other forums but just recently found this OBS site and its great to find specific info on these trucks. Just recently picked up a 98 ecsb z71. Real nice truck it just had/has some minor issues to work out but I got a good deal.

Honestly it doesnt really matter i use the small ones to compensate for that rivet that is through the frame

 

[MonteMan]

ok next question(s). sorry I only get like an hour a day to work on my projects with kids and work.

- the fan shroud. from what ive seen on the forums alot of people just trim their lower fan shroud to clear the fan. does anyone have a picture or advice on the proper way to do this with the extension bolts. I would like to retain the "air tunnel" and fiberglass around the extension part to keep air flow at its max.

- 2nd question. on the steering shaft extension. I know (from trying to research the forums) it is the common practice that the extension is not necessary. I have it separated but I cant get the bottom male piece to go into the upper female end. I see that it is a telescoping shaft, does that mean that either the upper or the lower should compress a bit into itself to allow clearance.

Thanks in advance for answering my "stupid lift questions" I am just a guy with some tools and a garage, no mechanic by anymeans. By the time i get home and get everyone fed its usually getting dark. My issue stands with Performance accessories and their instructions. They reference to parts that they call a different name in the parts list and their black and white pictured instructions are a joke

 

[slippy3002]

There is blocks that go in between the fan shroud.

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