Help! Need more advice on my lift.

[DocVijay]

OK, I went to the shop that's going to install my lift kit. I have the 3" ProComp spindles a double add-a-leaf (+2 leaves per side) and some Warrior shackles (figured I'd rather have it all in case I needed it). Anyhow, I thought about doing an SOA in the rear and the spindles and a full TT in front. The mechanic said that that might be too much lift in the rear; he estimated about 6". The rear of my X still looks saggy even though I switched to the 4dr leaf pack. I'm thinking that even with 6" of lift, it would end up being only 5" because of the sag. Then a 2" TT would give me about 5" up front (+/- to level).

I ordered some ProComp 33x12.5 17" All Terrains to put on the X. Would they fit if I just used the spindles in front and then the a-a-l and shackle in the back? I could use the TT to even it out afterwards. They seem to think that the a-a-l and the shackles will give 3.5 to 4" of lift. What do you think? Which way should I go?

BTW, this mechanic of theirs is pretty damn good. I'll try and take some pics of the trucks he's built, pretty impressive. Some daily drivers and also some real off-road monsters with 15" of travel, etc...

I'm going to have this done next weekend. What do I do? I thought I knew, but after talking to them, I'm more confused.

 

[Byrd91]

With 3" plus a TT in front I would NOT hesitate to do an SOA. I have 4" in front of my 92 4x4 and an SOA in the rear with no overload spring and my rear actually sits lower. I would have him do an SOA with stock shackles, and the 4 door pack with no overload, or with your sport pack.

 

[Ryan1]

I know we are different models but I have the 6 inch front skyjacker lift and the SOA and my rear sits higher than the front. Im actually gonna go measure it real quick.

Ryan

 

[Ryan1]

From the bottom of the old spring pads to the top of the new spring pads it measures 4 3/4 inches. I dont know what other factors are included but my back does sit about a half inch higher than the front.

Ryan

 

[DocVijay]

I still have my mono-leafs, so I may just use those and do the SOA. I just have my doubts that the a-a-l and shackles would give evn 4". Thanks for the advice.

 

[Byrd91]

I agree with Ryan in that it depends on the vehicle and age of springs and what not, but when all is said and done I'd rather drive a vehicle that is a** high then a vehicle (especially a sport) with 2 add-a-leafs per side. I drive a 4 door and didn't like 1 per side. Now that I'm SOA it rides better and I've got a lot more ground clearance in the spring/shock mount area.