LONO100's SPORT TRAC BUILD

[01STrunner]

I don't remember any change in steering feel afterwards.

 

[LONO100]

Hi @victoronline2, there is a definite noticeable difference in city driving, some of it frustrating, but some of it is surprisingly rewarding. If you are going for the same lift I have I am assuming you are going to throw some larger than stock tires, and this will definitely male it feel like you lose some turning radius from stock you will get tire rub on the inside of your fender walls, and the ride will get a much stiffer and less forgiving. Your speedometer will also be thrown off by 1-3 mpg based on what tire size you go with and your gear ratio.

With that said, I do enjoy the ability to see much higher than at stock height, and if you get the right tire with your lift, a world of difference in traction, especially in wet weather.

And like runner said, you will feel zero need for a steering stabilizer. I try to stick to the rule that for every inch you lift from stock, increase your tire size by one inch. I see tons of guys with other trucks or suv's and they have 6-8" lifts and their tire size went up just a few inches from stock. Not only does it look ridiculous and unbalanced, I feel it is unbalanced and then instead of guys fitting the right size tires for their big bad lifts, they get stabilizers. The whole point of a lift is so you can increase tire size, which is what truly gives you lift. So match your lift to your tire size. With a TT/shackle lift, you will get in between 2-3" of lift, a very subtle but effective height to increase your off road capability, not to mention it completely transforms the look of the truck. At this height, 32, to 33" tires will be a perfect size, just remember to trim the inside of your wheel wells to reduce tire rub.

Hope this helps! Keep us updated on your build!

 

[LONO100]

Oh and i forgot, once you are feeling up for it, install a set of lockers after you lift that puppy and I promise you, that trac will turn into a super capable and fun vehicle off road. We also have a jeep wrangler JK, and during the spring and summer, our trac is the go to rig for hitting the mountains, and trails.

 

[victoronline2]

Ok. Finally got my shackles in and will be doing this in conjunction with new Rancho RS9000XL's and upper control arm replacements (not an upgrade just a repair). Will be doing this weekend. Had a question though regarding the shackles, LONO100, you mentioned that you would go the aal route due to bend in leaf. Is that in addition to shackles or would you be removing the shackles and just lifting with adding a leaf? I don't know if I can return my shackles but was just wanting to know before I installed them. Any advice from anyone is appreciated. Also, how do you feel about going with the stock bolts for the shackles instead of the ones that came with the new shackles? I was surprised the nuts didn't have nylon lock. I'm looking into the lunchbox lockers. Just have to look more into how it will affect city driving. Have you noticed any drawbacks especially in rainy conditions?