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Old 11-04-2013, 10:12 AM
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I want to add spring spacers to the front to level out my ride but am unsure which size to install. 1/2" or 1". The truck sits nose down and *** up. I want a more level looking ride.

I am running Terrafirma HD's front and rear w/ 265/75's.

My measurements are as follows (w/ 40psi all around).

Center Hub to Wheel Arch
Front: 21"
Rear: 22"

Ground to Wheel Arch
Front: 36"
Rear: 36.5"
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:18 AM
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Personally I'd run 1" spacers up front, nothing like a better approach angle! You could run into other issues like castor and pinion angle problems, but I feel like you have castor correcting arms IIRC.
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:18 AM
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personally, I'd go with the 1".
I cut some 5/8" for my front to get 22 allsthewayaround I likey better
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:22 AM
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1". That's what I was leaning towards. It's not going to make the front look higher than the rear, is it?

Zach, yes I do have TF 3* castor correcting arms fitted.
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:30 AM
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Honestly you probably won't really notice a .5" difference visually, but you will off-road.
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:33 AM
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i think the front hub to arch is higher stock, but doesn't look it
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:43 AM
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Thanks guys. 1" it is.
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dusty1
i think the front hub to arch is higher stock, but doesn't look it
It certainly is.

Either load the back, space it at least 1 in or, get a stiffer, and taller spring up front.
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 11:42 AM
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If those T.F. springs are new, they will settle with time, I would wait and give them a couple thousand miles first.
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 12:03 PM
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Disco Mike, a.k.a. Anti-Terrafirma. Just messing around.

I know I expect some settling and will remove them down the road if necessary, but in the meantime I have to correct the California Rake I have going on.
 


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