More front end lift

by **captnewt** » Tue Dec 02, 2014 11:33 pm

Is there any bigger springs or any aftermarket parts available to lift the front end in addition to a 3 inch lift spacer?

MY Youtube Channel · by **TBYODA** » Tue Dec 02, 2014 11:42 pm

YouTube Videos · by **Trail X** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:39 am

Have you read the factory spring part numbers and associated lift sticky thread yet?

by **captnewt** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:51 am

No but I read somewhere where they have moog springs and a 89 spring. Do you know how much the 89 springs lifts?

by **02_chevy** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 11:12 am

I have 2" spacers and 88 springs in my truck, My CV binds but it gives me about 3.5 inches in the front

YouTube Videos · by **Trail X** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 1:17 pm

captnewt wrote:No but I read somewhere where they have moog springs and a 89 spring. Do you know how much the 89 springs lifts?

I was indirectly urging you to read it.

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=158

by **HARDTRAILZ** » Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:39 pm

Had 88 springs and 3 inch spacers without bind...

by **captnewt** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:28 pm

Okay so I read the chart and I was a bit confused. Would the 88 or the 89 have more of a lift for a 2002 4wd?

by **Moots1288** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:30 pm

captnewt wrote:Okay so I read the chart and I was a bit confused. Would the 88 or the 89 have more of a lift for a 2002 4wd?

they would have more of a lift for any year, it's higher spring rate then your stock Springs which give you more lift

by **captnewt** » Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:34 pm

Okay so you're saying the 89 gives the most amount of lift?

by **Moots1288** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:06 am

Yes.. That chart is easy enough to read.

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by **Opeth** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:40 pm

If you don't have extra weight on the front end I wouldn't go with 89's.....

Sounds like you should just order Radflo's

by **v7guy** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:50 pm

Keep in mind with 89s and the 3" lift I was blowing up shocks on a semi regular basis. Both with and without a bumper with a winch. It's fairly well documented on here.

The 2.5" lift and 89s seem to be a pretty durable combo. That combo has been airborne on a couple trucks and still held together.

by **captnewt** » Fri Dec 05, 2014 11:48 pm

Alright you think I'll still go through shocks even if I don't go offroad much? May turn it into more of a pavement princess, spent about 5 grand on broken parts from off-roading so may give it a break for awhile

MY Youtube Channel · by **TBYODA** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:42 am

IIRC Jason broke most of shocks on pavement going over NYC pot holes. If you spent 5k so far why not get radflo's adjustable lift stock - ~3.5"+ strut spring combo. Rebuildable

by **v7guy** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:57 am

My first shock broke on the highway. Ripped the threads off the shock shaft. I didn't realize what had happened until I went to disassemble it and the whole thing exploded a foot from my face. I'd strongly recommend you read this thread...
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=3283

My build thread has a rundown of rebuilding a CV, there's also a thread "cv boot that stays together" that you'll probably want to search for and read. I'm reasonably sure the aftermarket CV shafts have a cunt hair more flex. Stock CVs always give me a fit when I try to swing them outta the knuckle with just the upper a arm off the spindle, in contrast the aftermarket ones seem to slide outta the knuckle without much issue. I haven't measured the angles, so take it with a grain of salt until somebody does. Either way, functionally it doesn't really matter. Don't forget to toss a few washers on the shock to gain a bit more travel when you lift it. It does make a difference.

I would encourage you to do some more reading on here, there's a lot of good info and it's largely tech dense. A few hours reading will save you from experiencing a lot of the teething pains we've had a long the way.

by **Moots1288** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 9:01 am

I never blew up a shock with 89s and 2.5 lift

by **captnewt** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:09 pm

Alright thanks for the info. I'll be sure to take a look. Once I figure out how to upload a picture I'll upload a pic of a guys TB inside a 4WD magazine. I don't know if you've seen it but he's got 3 body 3 suspension and the rest of his suspension (coils, control arms, and cv joints) are all Moog's. Not sure if you guys are familiar them but they offer a spring that gives 1.25 more lift for the front for only $50 a pair so I may get those instead of a 88 or 89.

by **v7guy** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 5:47 pm

You do realize there are entire threads here dedicated to those springs don't you?

by **captnewt** » Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:16 pm

Oh shit no I don't look at the forums really

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