Redfish
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- Joined
- Nov 6, 2021
- Posts
- 2,718
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- 14,597
- Location
- Prairieville, LA
- First Name
- Andrew
- Truck Year
- 1987
- Truck Model
- V1500
- Engine Size
- 350/5.7
My '87 already had a "Lift Kit" installed when I bought it but I am unhappy with it and want something better. It has 2" blocks in the rear which I don't really mind. In the front it looks like they just added a 3rd leaf that doesn't match the contours of the 2 original springs. There is some movement going on when I hit bumps that I don't like that I think is coming from the springs and the old truck is riding pretty rough. Before I get crucified for that comment, I grew up driving 4WD Square Bodies and I know what they are supposed to ride like. They are naturally rough. Mine is a bit harsh compared to the two my parents owned.
The truck is sitting slightly down in the rear. I know that seems to be a style... I HATE it. When I see a truck that is sitting down in the rear I always think, "That truck is too weak for the work it's doing." Back in the '70s and '80s it was a matter of pride that a truck could carry a lot of weight and not squat in the rear. The Ford vs. Chevy discussions often focused on weight capacity, back then nobody wanted their truck to squat. I mean no disrespect to anyone that likes the Squatted Look... I just don't want it on MY truck.
What I want:
About 2 inches higher than stock.
New front leaf springs that match.
Slightly better ride/bump control.
A level to slightly nose down stance.
I have been researching the obvious choices but I want to know what you guys think and to hear your personal experiences and opinions on different brands and options. Thanks in advance.
The current situation:
The truck is sitting slightly down in the rear. I know that seems to be a style... I HATE it. When I see a truck that is sitting down in the rear I always think, "That truck is too weak for the work it's doing." Back in the '70s and '80s it was a matter of pride that a truck could carry a lot of weight and not squat in the rear. The Ford vs. Chevy discussions often focused on weight capacity, back then nobody wanted their truck to squat. I mean no disrespect to anyone that likes the Squatted Look... I just don't want it on MY truck.
What I want:
About 2 inches higher than stock.
New front leaf springs that match.
Slightly better ride/bump control.
A level to slightly nose down stance.
I have been researching the obvious choices but I want to know what you guys think and to hear your personal experiences and opinions on different brands and options. Thanks in advance.
The current situation:
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