X-1 got a new suspension 6 inches worth

First off many thanks to Kodiak, Jeff Seal, and Dale Theissen for the parts I purchased from them, everything was in great condition. I have installed a six inch skyjacker class I lift up front, this also included drop swaybar brackets, and quick connects, new brake lines, and a skyjacker steering staybalizer. For the rear I went with 4 inch superlift springs, and warrior shackles, running 4 inch explorer pro comp shocks mounted to sway bar mount, this temp till I get the 6 inch shocks. Total lift was 6 inches upfront, and 6 1/2 in the rear, no driveshaft issues at all The camera was dead this weekend so next week I will get pics up.

Next project, 3 inch body lift to fit those 35's

Also thanks to Hank, all my bushing are daystar, with exception to the rear springs, they came with superlift bushings.

 

[JasonX]

sorry my comp at school didn't load all the post and I didn't know you already installed the three inch body lift.
Has anyone else had problems with the body lifts?

 

[Ryan1]

X-1, Is the ride any different know? Do you have any body vibrations?

Ryan

 

[410Fortune]

You may consider getting a 4"drop pitman arm to bring your steering geometry back into a decent range.

Also did you installe extended brake lines? If not keep an eye on them, the stockers may get stretched out..

with 8" coils you would be hard pressed to keep the camber in check, without taller axle pivot drop brackets, and taller axle pivot brackets = yikes!

Did you go with the extended radius arms?

 

[X-1]

Wow, lots of questions, I will try to answer a few.
1. Yes, six inch skyjacker, rear is a hybrid of 4 inch superlift springs, and warrior shackles.
2. already have the drop pittman arm, need to align, my camber bushings are off, causing too much caster, that is cause of pull.
3. Yes bumper brackets suck, will have to work a little more to get them 100% right. The only thing I don't care for on the body lift is the steering extention, puts a bind in steering, that is minor, not a big problem.
4. Did not put extended arms in, that is on my wish list though... 500 bucks for arms and brackets
5. Only vibration I have is at 75 miles an hour, bad ballance on rear tires, the guy that balanced them did a crappy job, will wait till new wheels go on, that will be soon.
Just a recap, as far as hieght it sits 7 feet 2 inches from ground to top of roof rack, this is with 33's on it, I think it looks not as tall due to the tires looking too small now, 35's are in the future, which I think will be a big improvement, with the skyjacker parts, and new rear springs she rides extremely smooth, much better than my silverado did when I lifted it, gotta go nerf bars too, my wife has to struggle to get into, now that it is all in place, I will be tightening up some aspects of it, such as bumpers, and additional paint to the frame, oh I also do have the extended brake lines in front, had to use the rear on the driverside front though, still need to order it, it is hanging loose right now, the kit they originally sent me was for non-abs, which will not work on the driver side. With minoe trimming I can easily go 37's, but that would probably be too much for bearings. I will try to post more as I think of it.

 

[Ryan1]

X-1, how long did it actually take you to put you body lift on?

Ryan

 

[X-1]

It took me about 6 hours, mostly just screwing around on a saturday, probably could have done it in 4. Ii still have to finish bumpers, decided to cut 1 inch of front frame, and put a little more notch on the rear bumper, then they will sit in the right position, and straight. The rear I got with in an 1/8 inch the first time, and the front is straight, but sits about a 1/4 inch forward due to the lower valance hitting the frame, if I cut an inch off, then redrill the top, or front hole, it will be perfect. So add a little more time for bumpers, and cleaning up the frame(paint), turns out to be about a day job.
Question for all the lifted first generation ex's... Does your steering feel like it has give in it, I am not sure how to explain it, but mine wants to shift when I hit dips, or bumps in the road, just alittle, but annoying. I have replaced, and tightened everything, the only thing I can think off is the drop brackets are long enough to put some leverage on the frame causing it to flex, or the 12.50 tires on 7 inch rims might be my problem, they only have 3 ply's on the sidewalls.

 

[Ryan1]

Do you have a steering stabalizer? Also look into the superrunner steering


Ryan

 

[X-1]

Yes, I have the skyjacker staybilizer, I thought in order to buy the super runner steering, you also had to buy the superlift lift.

 

[Ryan1]

No it should work with any 4 to 6 inch lift. I bought the superrunner steering kit but just havent put it on yet, due to ****ty weather. I have no stabalizer or anything.

Bumpsteer is hell

Ryan

 

[Dannyboy]

Hmmm, another big white one. A word of advise for ya'll. I never had problems with 32's but with 35s on TTB I've broken and bent everything. EVERYTHING I MEAN. I've gone through every shaft, blew bearings, 2 drivers side spindles, even blew my entire 3rd member case to pieces when I snapped u-joint on that middle shaft. Don't get me wrong, I wheel the hell out of my truck when it leaves the pavement, so this has to be expected. Just remember 35's are terrible on a TTB.
Other than that, big white Explorers draw lots of attention.

 

[Ryan1]

Ive seen how you drive

 

[X-1]

Dannyboy, is your steering pretty tight, and what set up do you have?

 

[Ryan1]

Dan had all skyjacker components now, I believe, and I'm pretty sure he is running stock steering and possibly a steering stabalizer. Stock RA's too.

Ryan

 

[X-1]

Originally posted by Ryan1
Dan had all skyjacker components now, I believe, and I'm pretty sure he is running stock steering and possibly a steering stabalizer. Stock RA's too.

Ryan

Same set up that I have.

 

[Dannyboy]

Yes I have stock steering, stock radius arms and my steering stabilizer got sheered off on a rock (go figure)

 

[beaston1]

jeeze...you do wheel hard.....

X-1....when you getting the 33's put on the rock crawlers...the black will look sweet plus give youre tires a somewhat wider stance....... cant wait for more pics...keep um coming!!!

 

[Black Magic]

Dannyboy, that is a great looking truck and looks like fun! Makes me miss wheelin'! but I don't miss breaking things!

 

[X-1]

Crawlers are on their way, left Kentucky and are in the mail, should have them by the weekend.