what is the best suspension to buy
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Diesel Fan
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From: sparta wi
what is the best suspension to buy
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
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
-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
Diesel Bomber
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From: CO
I would. My truck bump steered with 2" Syjacker springs up front until I installed the drop pitman.
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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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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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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.
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.
