moto-m Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I am going with a 2" ac lift, but I am still a little confused about if I should get strut spacers and what size? Anyone have any pics with/without spacers? Does it make a big difference in leveling out the truck? Will the front sag after awhile without the spacers? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoSkyZ Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 The truck normally sits with about a 2" "droop" in the front for optimal handling. A popular option for leveling out your truck after a lift is either a 1" or 2" spacer. 1" is much more popular and is better on you suspension in the long run. As for sagging, your truck will look like it has 3" of lift after installation, but after a few months the springs will get broken in and will be closer to the 2" of advertised lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod_b Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Would it be "dumb" to just get lift springs for the front to try to level it out? I'm not gonna run anything larger than a 31 anyway. I only have 30s right now. Are the spring rates of AC and OME different from stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 If it sits lower in the front right now stock and you want a completely level ride I would go with the OME springs in the front and replace your struts and shocks. It would then sit completely level and ride good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Where u gonna find the spacers anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Where u gonna find the spacers anyways? Rocky Road outfitters sells them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 yeah only half an inch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) You can stack however many you want to get your desired thickness. Like selective shims. Many professional race teams including F1 uses shims in suspension components for adjustment. This is what I wanted to do. But after reading ill effects of shims here on NPORA and being able to fit the 32" tire I wanted without them I left 'em out. Moto-M are you just going for the look of a level truck or trying for more lift? Edited March 5, 2008 by Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Just FYI, I fit 32" BFG's on my stock suspension R50 with mediocre trimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Just FYI, I fit 32" BFG's on my stock suspension R50 with mediocre trimming. Could you turn? I could fit my 32's (before lift) if all I wanted to do was run the 1/4 mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Not at first! When I pulled out the tire shop, it was rubbing terribly on the smallest bumps even just going straight! The few turns i did were a nightmare. I pulled right back in to the shop and me and some mexicans started hacking up the fenderwells.... all the mudflaps went in the trash.... we finally got it to be driveable but still lightly rubbing on turns and bumps. Then I did another full day of trimming... hollowed out the rear fender flares and attached them with zip ties.... baja style Now im back to 31's and i have hacked fenders for no reason LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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