Re: Need help with a rear end lift.

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Mon Aug 30 1999 - 09:45:48 EDT


Check around for an "Add-A-Leaf". ProComp makes them from 1" to 2" lift
for the rear-ends.

At 09:28 AM 08/30/1999 -0400, you wrote:

> I need some good ideas about how to lift the rear suspension of my '92
>2WD Dak. I already have an Air Ride ride control air bag kit installed on
>the rear end, and this past weekend, I raised the front suspension 2" with
>the aid of some DayStar polyurethane coil spring spacers. However, I find
>that the air bags do not make enough lift by themselves, and need to raise
>the suspension another 1-1/2 inches or so. A set of raised shackles would be
>a simple and effective fix, but I have not seen anyone who makes a set of
>shackles for this application. How does the Trailmaster kit handle the rear
>suspension. My second thought is to actually move the shackle mounts down on
>the truck's frame, but this looks like quite a bit more work than just
>swapping in some shackles.
> Also, with a mild 1-1/2 or 2 inch rear suspension lift, will I need to
>shim the rearend to maintain the correct pinion angle, or should I just leave
>it alone?
>
>SteveM.



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