Minivek
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I've researched this a whole lot, and still need some info.
I recently bought a complete BDA (Trailmaster) 4" lift, the guy I bought it from used as a 4" lift at first and then 5.5" by going SOA and adding spacers in the front. According to him, alignment was within specs for both lift heights, with the front axle he gave me, He also gave me the 8.8 with the new perches welded on it as well as new shock mounts on the axle tube. he also gave me new leaf spring packs he had built for the rear. I'm also replacing all the bushings on the truck.
The thing is, I'd like to know if it would be a whole lot more unstable if I went to 5.5" right away or is it similar to 4". Also I'm going to stay with 31"X10.5 tires till at least next summer, is that going to affect stability in a negative way?? Also would going to a 15X8 rim 3.75 BS help with stability. Or am I just worrying for no reason. I drive the limit and am cautious of driving conditions and stuff. This is and will remain my daily driver, trails on the weekend.
I'd like your thoughts on this, as the lift is eating away at me, I'm dying to install it, but want to do it right. I know its not gonna handle like stock, but it sure is gonna handle better than it did with all the bushings and springs shot.
Thanx a lot
I recently bought a complete BDA (Trailmaster) 4" lift, the guy I bought it from used as a 4" lift at first and then 5.5" by going SOA and adding spacers in the front. According to him, alignment was within specs for both lift heights, with the front axle he gave me, He also gave me the 8.8 with the new perches welded on it as well as new shock mounts on the axle tube. he also gave me new leaf spring packs he had built for the rear. I'm also replacing all the bushings on the truck.
The thing is, I'd like to know if it would be a whole lot more unstable if I went to 5.5" right away or is it similar to 4". Also I'm going to stay with 31"X10.5 tires till at least next summer, is that going to affect stability in a negative way?? Also would going to a 15X8 rim 3.75 BS help with stability. Or am I just worrying for no reason. I drive the limit and am cautious of driving conditions and stuff. This is and will remain my daily driver, trails on the weekend.
I'd like your thoughts on this, as the lift is eating away at me, I'm dying to install it, but want to do it right. I know its not gonna handle like stock, but it sure is gonna handle better than it did with all the bushings and springs shot.
Thanx a lot