3 inch liftOk

[Ramrattler]

Ok i was going to get the 2 inch Rancho kit but decided to go with the 3 inch Skyjacker because you get the springs not spacers can anyone tell me if the have this setup and do you like it. Getting install on Wed,cant wait i hope my 285 dont look to small,Thanks.

 

[Beast2B]

I have the 4. 5" Skyjacker lift with replacement springs, and I am real happy with their products. What are they using in the rear? add-a-leafs? additional blocks? I am considering adding traction bars to my rear, I get a bit of wheel hop on "excessive acceleration" launches!

 

[Ramrattler]

Beast2BE on the rear its add a leaf i see you have 37 tires i got 285 if i do go bigger im thinks 305 or 315 no bigger how is the get up and go with them 37?

 

[Beast2B]

I have the 3. 54 gears and 6-speed as well as a PE Comp, so the giddyup is fine at this point- only the initial launch at stoplights is different. I will probably change to 4. 10 or 4. 56 gears eventually, but it's not too big a priority yet (lower priority than clutch, injectors and B1 turbo!). I never used to use 1st gear unless it was real steep or I needed to go real slow, so I use it more now... but not every time. I think my truck sits a little low in the rear, so I'll be adding another inch of height to the rear when I add the traction bars... just my personal opinion!

 

[RKohn]

Is it really 4.5"???

Galen, I've got a set of the D45 springs. Wondering if you did a before and after measurement. Thanks,



Rick

 

[kbond]

37" pics

Hey Beastb2b,



do you have any pics of your truck with those 37"s? Was debating between 35's and 37's with a skyjacker 5" lift. Just want to see how much bigger it looks.



Thanks

Ken

 

[B KIRK]

Here's a picture of mine with 37" tires.

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Brad

 

[Beast2B]

Sorry for the delay, I'm pretty hectic at work lately!

RKohn- I don't remember the measurements before and after, but I did measure a REAL 4. 5" lift on the front after the install. It's been 4 months or so, and it's probably settled about 1/2".



kbond- Check out this link to the Readers Rigs here on TDR:

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/user_gallery/displayalbum.php?&albumid=190

Also check out www.skyjacker.com; Real Rides; 2001 Dodge 2500 for a couple of pics

 

[Ramrattler]

Took the truck in today couldnt get the skyjacker 3 in lift the springs are back order from the manufacture so went with the 2 inch rancho . Once i saw the truck it wasnt that bad if i did go with the 3 inch i think the 285 tires would look to small. The ride seem to be ok not any rougher and the truck is nice and level. . I wish the lift wasnt red my wife might notice that Nice ride Beast28

 

[Ramrattler]

No camera yet ill have to talk to the wife about that this one should be easy to convince her the rancho she saw that red

 

[Beast2B]

excuses 101

Just remember that it's always "It will get better fuel economy" or "It will have better clearance to avoid obstacles for SAFETY"

It's NEVER "It looks better" or I WANT IT, I WANT IT, I WANT IT"