James Duff 2.5" lift

[Trace]

I did the installation at home in my garage. Let me warn you, it will take alot of hours to remove the eight factory rivets located on the stock suspension. I used a both a die grinder and air hammer to remove the heads. Read through the strings dealing with replacement of radius arm bushings to get ideas on how to tackle this problem.

I have now logged nearly eight thousand miles in the last three months on the lift. It rides great. Last week while traveling with a heavy load in the rear, I noticed that the front end floated (ie. wandered) more than than I like. This was typical for the weight distribution, now how do I solve the problem?

 

[Paul Sabin]

OK - So maybe I'm responding just to get Rick to post some photos of my truck on this page!!

IKE, Dale, Wes, MJF, and any others interested - - don't discount the Rancho 2.5" lift kit. I have it and have been extremely pleased to date. It's pricey, but offers a few advantages over the Duff kit (my opinion). The kit comes with a dropped Pitman Arm, new (lengthened) front sway bar brackets, and extended Radius Arms (plus new springs, brackets, and add-a-leafs). Additionally, it has a frame support that (according to some) strengthens a known weak spot in the frame when lift kits are installed.
All told, about $800, which did not include the costs of shocks (or installation).
On the second day of the Arch Canyon Run we found a pretty good rock to double as a RTI ramp and I think the Rancho kit and my 31s did well... unfortunately Trace wasn't there to do a side-by-side comparison.

IKE, if you plan on 90% on-highway use, the best buy for buck is the Duff kit - - just be forewarned that you may get bit by the build-up bug that may have you questioning(like me) why you didn't ante up for the 4" lift kit so you could roll 33s like the Big Dogs...

OK, Rick - - How 'bout a few photos of my rig ? Undercarriage, RTI rock, dented rocker panel (on second thought, leave that one out...)

 

[Paul Gagnon]

Paul,

Here is a picture of your truck. It doesn't really show the suspension, but it is a good shot.
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I am just putting the finishing touches on my write up on the trip and will have it posted to my web page this week.

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Paul Gagnon
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[Paul Sabin]

Paul -


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[Paul Sabin]

Okay, I did NOT just fall asleep. Thanks for the photo. Great trip.... Packers are here today and tomorrow so I'll be logging off until we get our new residence established in Kansas.
Catch up with you in about a month...