Author Topic: cheapest IFS lift (Read 3890 times)

Jakesteads · « **on:** Nov 13, 2008, 08:42:35 PM »

ok heres the deal i did my chevy swap in the rear and now i got a huge rake

i was planning on doing my sas soon but im having some finicial issues and am gonna have to wait(long story)

what im looking to do is have the front lifted about 2" to make the truck level again.... i have tried to run the torsion bars up but it really didnt give me any .... any extra advice would be great i DD the truck and i look like a redneck right now hahaha

thanks in advance

Tallchevy · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 13, 2008, 08:47:59 PM »

You can get 1.5" lift using ball joint spacers. 4Crawler sells them.

http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BallJointSpacer.shtml

Jakesteads · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 13, 2008, 09:02:04 PM »

hmmm that might be the ticket im not planning on offroading it for a bit more or less just want it to look decent again hahaha is this the only option?

LOL @ IFS · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 14, 2008, 03:24:59 PM »

Torsion bar adjustment?

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 14, 2008, 08:55:22 PM »

Don't forget the differential drop to keep cv joint angles down.
http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/DiffDrop.shtml

You can crank the T-bars, but that just makes the rig ride real stiff. If your looking for a smooth ride on and off road, don't crank the bars if you don't have to.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 15, 2008, 05:04:18 PM »

You should be able to crank up the torsion bars and get some lift without it getting stiff. It should only get stiff if you peg them out!

jimbo74 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 15, 2008, 05:38:29 PM »

you can also get new lift torsion bars, they are pretty slick, allows you to crank them up, and not lose any of the stock ride feel

ZUK · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 08:51:54 AM »

Quote from: jakesteads on Nov 13, 2008, 08:42:35 PM

.................... i have tried to run the torsion bars up but it really didnt give me any .... .................

That doesn't make any sense. I had an 87 Runner and cranked the bars 10 full turns each(3600 degrees) to give me 1.5" lift. I thought the ride was close to before...perhaps somewhat more firm but very acceptable for a FREE lift.

The key to doing it is make sure both tires are off the ground(the bolts will turn easier) and spray WD40 on the threads to lube them, mark the bolt heads and count off 10 turns.

ZUK

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 09:14:24 PM »

I'd agree 1.5 is easy enough and for even a little more, shaved bumpstops or flat new ones work wonders.

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 17, 2008, 09:18:35 PM »

i cranked my front an inch and a half and it definately rides stiffer.... i also removed my swaybar and it flexes way better than before... but just cant even come close to a SAS.......

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 20, 2008, 09:23:25 AM »

Just keep an eye on your cv joints. Being cranked up can cause them to split open. Get the diff drop and you won't have to worry about that.

I've got a bad boot on my cv joint and I don't want to spend

on something that will get tossed into a dumpster one day! But the clicking and popping is driving me nuts!

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 20, 2008, 09:17:21 PM »

I've never had an issue with my boots unless they were old and in need of replacement anyways.

eMOJO · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 03, 2008, 01:56:07 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Nov 17, 2008, 09:14:24 PM

I'd agree 1.5 is easy enough and for even a little more, shaved bumpstops or flat new ones work wonders.

Where can you get the new flat ones?

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 03, 2008, 07:11:16 PM »

Most any 4wd store will have them.

eMOJO · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 03, 2008, 07:17:24 PM »

Cheers, I'll see what I can chase down in an online store... I haven't heard of these over here

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 03, 2008, 07:18:32 PM »

They are just flat neoprene bumpstops.

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 03, 2008, 08:08:13 PM »

i'd just shave them

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 03, 2008, 08:10:28 PM »

That's what I did.

TOY087 · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 01, 2009, 10:23:25 PM »

check out WWW.racedezert.com theirs a guy that modifies your stock a arms and make a kit that gives u 4" lift and 12" of travel. put ID #2563

emsvitil · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 01, 2009, 10:42:03 PM »

I'd only use the urethane bump stops on the extension (only the spring force behind the arms)

On compression the rubber stops have more give and act like a spring when you can have the full weight of the truck crashing down on them..........

beyondlogic · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 02, 2009, 07:02:47 AM »

Quote from: TOY087 on Feb 01, 2009, 10:23:25 PM

check out WWW.racedezert.com theirs a guy that modifies your stock a arms and make a kit that gives u 4" lift and 12" of travel. put ID #2563

are we supposed to search for that ID? is that his username?

TOY087 · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 03, 2009, 10:37:25 PM »

HERE THE WEB SITE www.BlazeLand.us

94MtnYote · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 04, 2009, 01:02:21 AM »

how much would this set up would cost?

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