This kit is for any Chevy axle and 70's Ford axles using stock front '73-'87 Chevy springs. Does not work with '99+ Ford axles. This is the flexiest option, though the longer springs can create a clearance issue by reducing your approach angle and they are very soft so they aren't recommended for trucks that see a lot of street time. Kits can be purchased with rear leaf springs or rear axle blocks. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. We use every existing hole possible, there is some drilling involved. Their frames drop down lower then curve up at the front and do not have a flat part to attach the spring hangers to.
Passenger side drop Dodge front axle can be adapted to work as well. The guy that does our alignments does it all for 70 bucks because him and my dad grew up together. Both will lead to abnormal tire wear and early replacement. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. All springs are tapered, snub rolled and pre-set for the most comfortable ride available in a lifted positive arch leaf spring.
There is a brief description of axles listed below, there is a much more in depth writeup if you. Includes add-a-leafs raise rear of vehicle. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. The 3500 trucks had either a Borg Warner 4401 or 4470 transfer case.
You will need to reset the Z height to the proper spec before an alignment. . To reduce squeaking and improve ride characteristics, teflon inserts are also used between each leaf. You'll need a shorter output shaft or a spacer: and if it's the later 6 bolt tailhousing with a removable bellhousing you'll need a 6 to 4 bolt reducer. I will be putting them on this week and just wanted to clear some stuff up! Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. Does not work with '99+ Ford axles. The 90 and 91 models, however, use an electric speed sensor in them from the factory so this makes them a very desirable case for solid axle conversions, though they aren't as common as the 208.
Available in sizes ranging from 2 inches up to 6 inches of lift. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. The kit includes a pair of brackets for the front of the springs, a pair of brackets for the shackles at the rear of the springs, a pair of shackles with our greasable bushings and bolts, instructions and all necessary hardware. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. That can be solved by installing an adapter that creates an electric signal from the cable drive, you can also put a manual valve body in the trans. Solid Axle Conversion Kits for '88-98 Chevy and newer trucks with the 88-98 body style If you're fed up with constantly replacing front end components, expensive lift kits, front axles that don't hold up to bigger tires or you just want the trail performance of a solid axle this kit is for you! Has any one done this with experience? Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers.
Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. If you have a 4L80E transmission, you have two options to get a 205 on it. Those will bolt right in, the only issue is the 208's use a cable driven speedometer and the 4L60E needs an electric speed signal to shift correctly. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. Our solid axle conversion kit allows you to remove the stock independent front suspension from your '88-98 Chevy and replace it with a solid axle. The Z height changes the camber and the toe when you change it. Higher spring rate is about all the difference.
This kit is for '85-'97 Ford Dana 60 axles using stock front '73-'87 Chevy springs. This kit is for '85-'97 Ford Dana 60 axles using aftermarket front '73-'87 Chevy springs. Adding in any of our gear reduction systems is relatively easy, give use a call to discuss those options. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. Does not work with '99+ Ford axles.
It's not hard; all you really need is a square and a tape measure to get acceptably close. This lift kit using re-indexed torsion bar keys to lift the front end and add-a-leafs to lift the rear end. This is done to clear bigger tires, big tires rub the rear of the fender more than the front so moving the axle forward a little is beneficial. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. My question is are they direct swap? Pros are easy availability, the only real con is that you have to switch to a passenger drop transfer case which we can help you do.
. The alignment shop can do all of this for you if you request it, but it's gonna cost you more. The '99 and newer Ford axles use an even wider spring pad spacing, we do not make a kit for those axles. Heavy duty springs are recommended for vehicle with big block engines, snow plows or heavy front bumpers. I can't remember if the Z height is different for a 2500 and a 1500, but I'd set yours to the 2500 if you can do the work yourself.