DIY Suspension Lift - Anyone done it?
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Mudding
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
ZG thank you. You are partially correct. I did specify that I went look for OME in particular, however im open to seeing data on any pre formed lift kits. I think with that data we can do it ourselves with other brands.
4wd Low
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Portland, OR
Ok, so here's what I've got. I just ordered myself a set of springs to replace my rear springs/blocks. They are MOOG-580; it says they're for a Caprice. Looking at lengths and spring rates, they're the same spring rate as Terrafirma MD springs except they're 1-3/4"~ taller. That should mean that over stock springs I'd estimate they lift ~3"; maybe 3.5". We'll see when they come in. They should also have a good spring rate for flexibility.
So with those in the rear, move the factory rear springs to the front, and maybe different spring plates in the rear for a fine adjustment, That should sit a person at 3"-3.5" of lift for $62 shipped.
Add in chopping and re-welding the front shock towers shorter which is free if you can weld, and either longer shocks or welded on shock extension tabs for the rear, that's a real cheap lift.
Will update with how the springs fit.
So with those in the rear, move the factory rear springs to the front, and maybe different spring plates in the rear for a fine adjustment, That should sit a person at 3"-3.5" of lift for $62 shipped.
Add in chopping and re-welding the front shock towers shorter which is free if you can weld, and either longer shocks or welded on shock extension tabs for the rear, that's a real cheap lift.
Will update with how the springs fit.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Southwestern Virginia
Unfortunately no. The eBay seller I bought from sent me a giant bearing instead of the springs. Also I ended up going out and measuring the spring diameter on a set of factory springs I had. They were not the diameter of Bronco springs, which is what I was going off of because if the guy on Dweb or maybe Pirate 4x4 that claimed to use Bronco springs for a lift.
My plan now is to get a set of 3" Disco 1/RRC rear springs and keep the stock rear springs in the front. That will be a while though.
My plan now is to get a set of 3" Disco 1/RRC rear springs and keep the stock rear springs in the front. That will be a while though.
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