Tough country or rough country ?

[dcameron787]

I used the 2-1/2” rough country all spring lift. The rear ended up sitting 2” higher which I didn’t like. I ended up getting 4” springs for the front. It sits a little higher in the front now which I like. Ride quality was much better with 2-1/2” springs. I’m thinking I might try and disconnect the sway bar and see if that helps ride quality. If not I will have to invest in some better springs....

 

[RoryH19]

If I had to pick between higher in back or higher in front I'd pick front too.
It has a baja trophy truck look.

 

[bucket]

Bah. Trucks and hotrods should always have the classic rake. Lower in front and a little higher in back. That's just the way things are supposed to be, lol.

 

[kenn]

If I had to pick between higher in back or higher in front I'd pick front too.
It has a baja trophy truck look.

gives little more room for tires to turn without rubbings as well

 

[bucket]

But the back being lower serves no purpose.

 

[kenn]

My trucks mainly see street duty. I've never run a truck without a sway bar. I know most street driven vehicle handle better with a sway bar. I recommend the links not so much for the fact they disconnect, but that the spring and bar run in different arcs. I really noticed this bind when I did the 6" lift on my K5. It was a PITA to bolt up the sway bar to the spring mounts.

The '79 had the old 33x12.50x16.5's. Those measure out to about 32.8". The '85 has 305/70/16's. They are the same height, 32.8"

Also to give you some perspective on your current lift, the '79 with the 4" lift measured 32" from the center of the hubs to the horizontal body line, at the front and rear.

thanks Craig, measured last night front was 30 ish (dark) back was 32-33ish so you think 4 inch lift will raise front 2 inches?

 

[kenn]

But the back being lower serves no purpose.

level is the goal I like the back clearance on 35's hope the front will match

 

[RoryH19]

Agree, I always try to be level. No matter if it's a truck or car.

 

[Craig 85]

thanks Craig, measured last night front was 30 ish (dark) back was 32-33ish so you think 4 inch lift will raise front 2 inches?

My springs were about 4 years old and had about 4000 miles on them by the time I sold the truck and made the measurement. So I'm guessing it should.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

does the sway bar help with the ride on the street? was thinking about trying it without

truck will not do a lot of offroading mostly street, with alittle woods time for firewood
is the 79 with the big bumper photo 4 inches with 33's or 35's ?

I have a 6” rough country kit on mine. I went shackle flip instead of lift blocks. I don’t run a swaybar. People that have risen in my truck have said that the are surprised how good it rides. I also run 20psi in my tubed 36s. It drives good too. So hate on rough country haters lol

 

[77 K20]

People that have risen in my truck have said that the are surprised how good it rides. I also run 20psi in my tubed 36s.

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I think its time for bed after a very long day. I'm amusing myself too much.

 

[shiftpro]

I have a 6” rough country kit on mine. I went shackle flip instead of lift blocks. I don’t run a swaybar. People that have risen in my truck have said that the are surprised how good it rides. I also run 20psi in my tubed 36s. It drives good too. So hate on rough country haters lol

Are you running longer travel shocks up front?

 

[bucket]

I have a 6” rough country kit on mine. I went shackle flip instead of lift blocks. I don’t run a swaybar. People that have risen in my truck have said that the are surprised how good it rides. I also run 20psi in my tubed 36s. It drives good too. So hate on rough country haters lol

The weight of the big block helps out too.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

The weight of the big block helps out too.

Maybe lol shut it lol

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Are you running longer travel shocks up front?

Yes and the marks on them tell me they are compressing like 3” and the rear about the same