2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission revisit 4X2 lift skyjackers

[rcaldwel]

I have looked at many of the lift messages concerning the 4X2 lifting. I currently have the Daystar 2" spacers. I was under the impression that Skyjackers D25 coil springs would give the truck a smoother ride. I thought they would fit in a 4X2. They sure are much bigger. Can someone with expertise is this area let me know for sure if the skyjacker D25 can fit into a 4X2 2500. I really would appreciate the information.



thanks,



Bob Caldwell

 

[Straight6Jeff]

If the D25 are for a 4x4, there is no way they will fit. The diameter is much larger thatn the 2wd spring. the 4wd is mush longer also. If I remember, the overall uncompressed length of the 2wd spring is about 13 inches.



When I lifted my 2wd v-10, I went witht aset of custom springs from Valley springs In ?, CA

 

[rcaldwel]

d25 skyjackers on 2WD

After hearing the one comment, that the D25 skyjacker is NOT made to go on the front of a 2WD dodge- could someone else let me know if they have attempted this or if this just not a fit regardless of compressing the springs etc. I know that there were some comments on leveling 2WD with used 4WD front coil springs. Is this the same???

 

[jeff95]

I was under the same impression regarding using 4x4 springs in a 2wd. It will not work! I think this is a rumor that needs to be laid to rest. I tried it as have others. I found only one person claim that it did actually work. How can this be? It either does or it doesn't. I tried and it didn't.

Hope this saves you some aggrivation,

Jeff

 

[rcaldwel]

2WD lift answers

Jeff



Thanks,



There really seems to be alot of misinformation on this topic. I really appreciate the answer. After the D25 Skyjacker thing I was going to try the used 4X4 springs.

 

[Straight6Jeff]

The reason some people can use 4wd springs in a 2wd is that if it is a cab/chassis 2wd, they use the same springs. The cab/chassis combo uses a straight beam axle and the 4wd springs. where as the regular 2wd uses the cnventional control arms.