Chevy Leafs.......
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10-10-2006
Chevy Leafs.......
I asked this in someone else's post so instead of hijacking their post, i will start a new one......
I am getting lifted Chevy leafs for Christmas. It doesn't bother me to run a shackle, but for $20 cheaper I can get the Pro Comp 5"-5.5" lift springs.. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku ...my question, would they give me the same amount of lift as the Pro Comp 3" lift springs and the Chevy lowering shackle?
The 5.5" lift Chevy springs are $121.95 and the 3" lift Chevy springs are $109.95... http://store.summitracing.com/partde...39061+400145+0 ......then another $47.95 for the shackles...... http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku ......
I am getting lifted Chevy leafs for Christmas. It doesn't bother me to run a shackle, but for $20 cheaper I can get the Pro Comp 5"-5.5" lift springs.. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku ...my question, would they give me the same amount of lift as the Pro Comp 3" lift springs and the Chevy lowering shackle?
The 5.5" lift Chevy springs are $121.95 and the 3" lift Chevy springs are $109.95... http://store.summitracing.com/partde...39061+400145+0 ......then another $47.95 for the shackles...... http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku ......
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Its kind of a hard thing to decide upon, trying to figure out how much lift your going to need with full size springs. See, on a ranger running no blocks and a Chevy lowering shackle, the ProComp springs for a Chevy truck will add 5-6" of lift, pretty much guarenteed. So for that Combo you have the full size Leafs, and Shackles.
I would assume that the Chevy drop shackles i have give me 1-2" of lift. Now if you are using the 3" lift springs and Stock Shackles, i would assume something more along the lines of 4" of lift (but again i could be wrong) So to compensate for not having the Drop Shackles, one would assume you'd need 5-6" full size Lift Springs. The reason i went with the 3" ProComp lift springs is because of a few things..
1. I already knew they would give me the lift i wanted/needed.
2. They work good, give you a decent ride, etc.
3. I already had the Drop Shackles
So its really up to you what you want to do..
I would assume that the Chevy drop shackles i have give me 1-2" of lift. Now if you are using the 3" lift springs and Stock Shackles, i would assume something more along the lines of 4" of lift (but again i could be wrong) So to compensate for not having the Drop Shackles, one would assume you'd need 5-6" full size Lift Springs. The reason i went with the 3" ProComp lift springs is because of a few things..
1. I already knew they would give me the lift i wanted/needed.
2. They work good, give you a decent ride, etc.
3. I already had the Drop Shackles
So its really up to you what you want to do..
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10-10-2006
Originally Posted by 01xltranger4x4
The reason i went with the 3" ProComp lift springs is because of a few things..
1. I already knew they would give me the lift i wanted/needed.
2. They work good, give you a decent ride, etc.
3. I already had the Drop Shackles
So its really up to you what you want to do..
1. I already knew they would give me the lift i wanted/needed.
2. They work good, give you a decent ride, etc.
3. I already had the Drop Shackles
So its really up to you what you want to do..
more like you looked at mine and rode in mine, that is what made your decision.
#7
10-10-2006
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
i have 5.5" lift springs in the front...
then normal chevy leaf springs add 2.5-3" of lift on a ranger.
remove the stock 2.5" block from your truck and you will need 5.5" chevy lift springs.
5.5" chevy lift
+2.5 added lift to ranger from chevy springs
-2.5" block
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5.5"
and you have 5.5" lift in the front.
i think you answered your own question.
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Originally Posted by INT3RC3PTOR
im thinking of geting some springs too.. i need a few inches in the rear so i can get to full flex..i rub just a little, and if i had a inch or 3 i could clear.
idk if i want to get the shackle and then get springs or just do the bigger lift springs like you are debating
idk if i want to get the shackle and then get springs or just do the bigger lift springs like you are debating
a stock chevy spring would work good for you. that is what we did for evan.
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Originally Posted by 04lvl2
He has a AAL and Tbar crank though, he needs a little more than Evan I think.
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
stock chevy's and the stock Ranger lift block......and then if he needs more, then get the shackle's....
when i had my chevy leaf springs i had the stock block and chevy leaf springs with the superlift. it was level. he doesnt have the superlift.
chevy springs and drop shackle would do him good.
but what do i know.
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Originally Posted by HighRollerII
cuz im hopin to stuff some 35s in the wells soon..i know ill do a lil trimmin but wont be to bad i dont think knowin im goin down to a 9" wide wheel..but we will see..
iight so beltech shackle and springs will be bought soon
iight so beltech shackle and springs will be bought soon
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