How did you get the body lift on the V8? That's some
heavy fabrication, isn't it?
--- Dkota4by4@aol.com wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I installed the 5.5 TC lift on my 97 this past
> Sept. So far I am very=20
> impressed with the lift and certainly get a lot of
> looks going down the road=
> .=20
> I did the install with the help of a member of the
> local 4wd club. The lif=
> t=20
> is pretty straight forward if you are experienced at
> installing them. Most=20
> of the time we didn't really refer to the
> instructions unless we were=20
> confused. The only real problem with the lift is
> that the upper control arm=
> =20
> mounting bolts have a tendency to move. To remedy
> this I installed an extra=
> =20
> bolt and a couple of flat washers in the adjustment
> area. I know this sound=
> s=20
> confusing, but I will be more than happy to snap a
> pic if you want it. Sinc=
> e=20
> I have a 3" body lift I was able to fit 35s with
> plenty of room. My next se=
> t=20
> will be 36s or MAYBE 37s since the 35s look a little
> small. I decided to go=
> =20
> to 4.56 gears to compensate for the tires.
> According to the gear calculator=
> =20
> this will give me a 4.04 corrected ratio (compared
> to my 3.14 I am running=20
> now). Currently they are sitting in my garage
> instead of my diffs while I=20
> wait for my mechanic to find time to put them in.
> If there is anything else=
> =20
> I can do for you, please feel free to ask.
>
> Russ
> 97 =A0=A0318 =A0=A0CC =A0=A04x4 =A0=A0black auto
> =A0SLT+ =A0=A0with all the=
> options =A0=A0=A0Mopar PCM=20
> =A0=A0=A05.5" Tuff Country suspension lift
> =A0=A0=A0=A03" body lift =A0=A035=
> x12.5x15 BFG Mud=20
> Terrain =A0=A0=A0F&B stage II TB =A0=A014x3 K&N open
> element =A0=A0Gibson ca=
> t-back =A0=A0=A0Class=20
> IV hitch =A0=A0All decals except V8 removed
> =A0=A0Pace Edwards Roll Top =A0=
> =A0=A0Doug=20
> Thorley Headers =A0=A0=A0Rhino Lined Bed =A0=A0=A0AE
> 117 15x8 wheels =A0=A0=
> =A0Amsoil fluids=20
> =A0=A0=A0Mobil 1 Oil =A0=A0Dual Air Horns
>
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