M1008 Lift or Level?

[islandguydon]

Mine has a 4" suspension lift, they used aluminum blocks, The blocks are green mil spec. I doubt they are anything else that normal blocks.

 

[Cucvnut]

look at my lift in my signature also for info and ideas. i have aluminium 16.5 right now i am building my h1 rims with the correct back spacing press in inserts.

 

[86m1028]

the shakle flip does not move the axle forward. it moved the shackle angel forward. zero rates are needed to move the axle forward or backwards.

The shackle flip DOES move it slighty forward (it pivots the rear springs down causing the axle to move forward).

Its not alot but its noticeable !!!

 

[Cucvnut]

The shackle flip DOES move it slighty forward (it pivots the rear springs down causing the axle to move forward).

Its not alot but its noticeable !!!

no it does not. no where on the web site it says it does or on my truck did it move it forward.

 

[Matt65]

The shackle flip DOES move it slighty forward (it pivots the rear springs down causing the axle to move forward).

Its not alot but its noticeable !!!

I believe that this can be compensated for by adding the ORD zero rates. They allow adjustment of the axle position. This can be helpful on the front axle to gain clearance at the rear of the wheel well/ fender.

 

[Cucvnut]

I believe that this can be compensated for by adding the ORD zero rates. They allow adjustment of the axle position. This can be helpful on the front axle to gain clearance at the rear of the wheel well/ fender.

thats correct. i run them on both axles.

 

[86m1028]

no it does not. no where on the web site it says it does or on my truck did it move it forward.

Yes it does.

When you lower one end (rear) of a spring 8inches it does move the axle FORWARD.

You are pivoting the axle on the frt hanger, its simple geometry.

 

[Efituned]

If the shackle flip does move the axle, does it move it in a good way or bad? If in a bad way what would I do to correct this? Will I have any problems with the front driveshaft/axle using the 4" HD springs from ORD?

 

[Matt65]

If the shackle flip does move the axle, does it move it in a good way or bad? If in a bad way what would I do to correct this? Will I have any problems with the front driveshaft/axle using the 4" HD springs from ORD?

Its not a bad thing, but actually a good one. it improves suspension and driveline geometry vs blocks in the rear. It's only visually different from factory, and less noticeable with a load. The axle center point and wheel will be slightly forward in the wheel well.

The HD springs are what I have. You will have no problems. The ride will be better than your old factory springs. If you off road I would consider adding zero rates, as the springs (like all) will settle slightly over time from engine, truck weight. And as mentioned earlier you can move the front axle forward to gain more clearance where it's needed the most - the rear of the front wheel wells. Be sure to make a list of any no good bushings and you can change them when you lift it, I had a few like the stabi bar. Extended brake lines are a must.

 

[Cucvnut]

stock springs dont like to be flexed if you wheel them hard on a rear shackle flip set up.

 

[86m1028]

If the shackle flip does move the axle, does it move it in a good way or bad? If in a bad way what would I do to correct this? Will I have any problems with the front driveshaft/axle using the 4" HD springs from ORD?

This is on the rear of the truck.
It has nothing to do with frt driveshaft.

 

[86m1028]

stock springs dont like to be flexed if you wheel them hard on a rear shackle flip set up.

Have you had any issues with your rear springs ?

Do you haul anything with it or is just a play toy ?

Nice writeup you did on your build. BTW.