The M1008 lift project begins

[twomorestrokes]

There are plenty of lift threads but I have found something from several different threads that helped me get ready for mine. Installing the ORD 4" lift with rear shackle flip. Seems to be the norm around here but I'm not sure how I feel about the setup just yet. I can already see that I am going to have to go farther than anticipated. Just started last night and thought I'd post a couple pics. I used a grinder to remove the frame rivets for the rear shackle flip brackets. Not too bad of a job...yet. The first photo shows how you have to notch the bottom rear of the bracket to clear the bumper support.

 

[84cucv1ton]

good luck hope it goes smoothly for you

 

[Warthog]

Looking forward to updates.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Thanks. Since a shackle flip lift changes how the rear wheel is centered (it is moved forward) I will plan on adding the zero rate kit to move the axle back 1 1/2 to re-center the wheels in the opening. I'll add the U bolt flip kit at that time. moving the axle rearward will require lengthening my already new drive shaft. There goes the savings from not buying rear lift springs.

 

[Cucvnut]

You dont need to lengthen the drive shaft in the rear. Look at my thead.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Thanks Matt. I have checked that thread a few times now but I missed that part. So your rear axle is back 1 1/2"?

I may have some more questions for you when I get to the steering if you don't mind.

Mike

 

[Cucvnut]

yeah its moved back i did not need to lengthen my drive shaft. let me know what i can do to help.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Well the shackle flip is done in the rear and the shocks are on. The back axle definitely needs to go back so another zero rate kit for the back is in planned. Should net me a little over 5" of lift. I wish I could get working on the front as the correct springs FINALLY arrived from ORD but the HD shackles are still a week away. 3 weeks to FedEx a pair of shackles that were on their shelf??? I ordered this stuff all at once a month and a half ago and was shorted the shackles and pitman arm. The arm is still back ordered but they said they'd send the shackles the week before last. Good thing I've got something else to drive...

 

[twomorestrokes]

I couldn't wait for ORD so I went ahead with the front springs this afternoon. I'll have to do the HD shackles when I'm doing the crossover steering and the frame braces. The front was easier than the rear. To move the axle forward I had to drill a 3/4" hole through the heavy cast spring plate for the new relief for the spring center bolt. A pilot hole followed by a step drill made it an easy job. Here's some more pics. Still need a zero rate for the rear to move the axle back.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Pressure washed underneath and sprayed it black. Next step is a set of H1 12 bolts and tires, Any good leads in the mid Michigan area?

 

[Brett09]

Looks good. How does it ride?

 

[twomorestrokes]

The truck rides pretty good but I'd still like to remove 2 or 3 leaves in back.

 

[vinny-socom1]

why did you move the front axle forward? I don't remember the front axle perch's having an offset hole?

Vinny

 

[twomorestrokes]

why did you move the front axle forward? I don't remember the front axle perch's having an offset hole?

Vinny

Trying to gain more tire/body clearance because the first place a larger tire hits is the rear of the fender. As the front spring flattens out the axle will move rearward a little. The offset is in the zero rate blocks that are bolted to the spring pack.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Having a little fun checking everything stretched out and compressed.