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Old 01-23-2012, 12:33 PM
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i am going to put new suspension under my my 91 w250 i dont want to go over 3 in what is the best suspension kit to buy for it any input is appriciated
 
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Old 01-23-2012, 12:40 PM
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a lift for your truck is very simple expecially just a 3 inch.

-get a lift so that the rear springs delete any or all blocks used fro m the factory. so if you have a factory 3inch block and want to go up 3 more inches make sure to order springs that are 6inches taller than the factory ones so you can delete the block. -not necisary but better-

-get good shocks. with such a small lift there will be MANY MANY differend kinds of shocks to choose from. i like air shocks for these bigger trucks. gives you that littel extra capacity when you want it or cushion when you dont.

- i wouldnt worry about a pitman arm with just a 3 inch. your geometry will be fine
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 06:44 PM
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i like my skyjacker's but they're 4 inch but he's right about the shocks they make a world of difference cause i had to ride around for a while with no shocks on the back (bad idea)
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo2332
- i wouldnt worry about a pitman arm with just a 3 inch. your geometry will be fine
I would. My truck bump steered with 2" Syjacker springs up front until I installed the drop pitman.
 
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Old 01-30-2012, 11:20 AM
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thanks for the info but i think i am going to get a set made at madison spring for 229 a pop with 3 in of lift and run skyjacker nitrogen shocks may as well get american steel made in the usa not assembled here

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and 6in in the rear to delete the blocks which the farmer i bought the truck off of welded to the axle so this will be interesting
 

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Old 02-05-2012, 08:56 PM
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I'm planning for crossover steering when I lift... the stock push/pull type rubs my tire so I can only steer part way to the right.

I found Skyjacker softride rear leafs for $300 each. Wish I could remember if they were 4" or 6". Stock replacements were in the $280-350 range. I've looked online too, but freight cost is insane.

'Jungle' over at RCC makes some nice lift hangers.
 
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Old 02-05-2012, 11:13 PM
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Get a drop pitman arm. Mine has the drop arm and kingpin spacer if I remember right. Just for the 6" lift but will one day go to crossover steering. Also get steering stabilizers.
 
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Old 02-08-2012, 09:25 AM
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i am going to be gettin custom springs liftime warranty and only 716.00 for new springs shackles bolts bushings u bolts and u bolt plates and it 2in lift
 
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Old 02-08-2012, 02:36 PM
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the blocks in the rear are 6 inches tall correct?
 
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