Hello all.
I am at the end of my rope and could really use some help.
1994 C2500 8 lug (rwd)
Recently got the truck.. last guy did a coil spacer in the front (providing 3” of lift) and add-a-leaf in the back. He did not change any of the struts. Back suspension geometry is fine. In the front, when the tires are in the air, the spot where the upper control arm/ball joint meets the spindle contacts the frame at full downward extension. you can see this shiny spot on the frame in the photo. If I were to suddenly raise the front tires (like off of a jump) the UCA on both sides would instantly drop and smack the frame metal-on-metal instead of going around/outside of it.
Stock front struts are ~ 14.5 in compressed and 22.5 in extended. My first instinct is to find “longer shocks” (no luck so far though- finding ones that will work is a nightmare)- would shocks that were 3” longer in both their compressed and extended state fix the geometry and avoid contact at full droop? Is this a different issue? I cannot find any performance aftermarket suspension components for my exact truck (because its a bad starting platform for a long travel application to begin with) and I cant find people with the same truck/problem. lol. Thanks in advance I will do what I have to in order to keep the truck lifted and gain some travel for offroad applications.
If you guys want more pics ill get the truck in the air. Really need some help here haha ive exhausted myself and the internet
I am at the end of my rope and could really use some help.
1994 C2500 8 lug (rwd)
Recently got the truck.. last guy did a coil spacer in the front (providing 3” of lift) and add-a-leaf in the back. He did not change any of the struts. Back suspension geometry is fine. In the front, when the tires are in the air, the spot where the upper control arm/ball joint meets the spindle contacts the frame at full downward extension. you can see this shiny spot on the frame in the photo. If I were to suddenly raise the front tires (like off of a jump) the UCA on both sides would instantly drop and smack the frame metal-on-metal instead of going around/outside of it.
Stock front struts are ~ 14.5 in compressed and 22.5 in extended. My first instinct is to find “longer shocks” (no luck so far though- finding ones that will work is a nightmare)- would shocks that were 3” longer in both their compressed and extended state fix the geometry and avoid contact at full droop? Is this a different issue? I cannot find any performance aftermarket suspension components for my exact truck (because its a bad starting platform for a long travel application to begin with) and I cant find people with the same truck/problem. lol. Thanks in advance I will do what I have to in order to keep the truck lifted and gain some travel for offroad applications.
If you guys want more pics ill get the truck in the air. Really need some help here haha ive exhausted myself and the internet
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