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Does anyone know how much space you should have between the rubber blocks and the front axel, I have 2 15/16 on both sides. I ordered 2 inch steel spacers for the front and don't want to raise the truck to much past stock. I figured the front is sagging about an inch ?? So the spacers should give me about a one inch lift?? is that about right guys?? Two inches looks like the front would be higher than the rear. Thanks, Gregg :confused: :confused:
 
Gregg - not to worry. The front should level right out with the spacers. Don't forget to re-use the stock rubber spring cushions or you'll be squeaked into nutso land. :{



Not sure what you are using kit wise but my (forget who, what etc) kit included grade 8 bolts & nuts to replace the stock ring w/bolts to hold the shock top mount (tower) and steel spacers.



The hardest part of the job was getting the springs back in. I set the frame on stands took off both front wheels once both sides were dissmantled I placed the spacer in and loosely installed new bolts minus the shock tower. I had to take the stock bottle jack and place it between the axle housing and frame to jack "down" the housing until I could "make" the spring go in. Then tighten everything up install the shock and go to the other side - repeat. If the top control arm gets close to the front of the pinch area metal (where the bolt goes through) don't worry it'll give about a 1/2" more if needed to fit the spring (mine did) you can simply flatten it back out w/BFH.



Oh as far as the space between "Bump Stops" (rubber blocks) and the axle I've heard the thickness of the top of a spray bomb (rattle can, whatever they call it in your neck of the woods) is OK if you have more after the spacers are installed - that would make sense right.





Have fun - it's about a 3 - 4 beer job depending on how hot or cold it is outside.
 
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Thanks Joe for the reply, the spacers I bought are steel and they have the bolts welded on. I also have a spring compressor so I don't think I will have much of a problem putting the spacers in. The only ? I have is how much past stock height (when new) will my truck sit I don't want it to high. Thats why I am trying to get a consensus from others with or without the spacers on the space between the axel and rubber stops. I can't believe there is under 3" of travel,does not seem like enough for the weight of the truck, especially when I put on my plow. Again just trying to get a general idea on the spacing. Thanks :cool:
 
Just went out to measure mine. 4 3/8" from top of housing flat to underside of bump stop. I have 2" leveling spacers so - w/o spacers should be close to 2 3/8" stock. Ironic isn't it. But there isn't much travel at all on the front ends - it's not like we are rock crawling to work, plowing snow or whatever with our trucks. Like I said before go for it. It will be level when you are done if anything a tad lower in the front than the rear.



If I had a spring compressor that would have negated the need to bottle jack the housing down to fit the springs.



Have fun.
 
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