Look what the washer lift did for me!!!

[96Greenster]

For those of you that are not sure if using washers has a good result or not... Great lift for under $30, Also this is not even 2'' of washers, its like less than 1.5''. The store ran out, but ill go buy some more to pack it all the way i can!!! Also if your are considering on buying those rubber coil spacers, check out how mine ended up within a couple of months... you be the judge. Check it. out at the bottom of this page. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3012692

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

so...you replaced a bushing with washers stacked up??


talk about sketchy and unsafe. Get the **** off the roads.

 

[Roadkill]

Actually welded washers are fine as long as they are the right size. The poly bushing that is falling apart is more dangerous than properly made washer stacks.

 

[ZMan]

so...you replaced a bushing with washers stacked up??


talk about sketchy and unsafe. Get the **** off the roads.

its in the tech library. Calm down.

 

[96Greenster]

so...you replaced a bushing with washers stacked up??


talk about sketchy and unsafe. Get the **** off the roads.

 

[wahlstrom1]

As long as the stock rubber centering bushing and steel washer are still used to keep the coil from 'falling' off the stack of washers it's fine.

 

[96Greenster]

As long as the stock rubber centering bushing and steel washer are still used to keep the coil from 'falling' off the stack of washers it's fine.

I have the stud extender that came with my poly spacers, if that is what u were tryng to explain. the washers wont go anywhere unless the stud thread peels off.

 

[daniel3507]

what brand spacer lift was it?

 

[96Greenster]

what brand spacer lift was it?

I cant really remember, but they were bout $60 SHIPPED. I cant stess this enough... YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR... from past experiences.



Okay, found reciept. "Fusion Lift" is the brand. From ebay.

 

[daniel3507]

i have a daystar kit im putting on soon so hopefully i wont run into that problem with mine.

 

[96Greenster]

i have a daystar kit im putting on soon so hopefully i wont run into that problem with mine.

I think it was the brand that i had... I heard others that have them and are still good.

 

[joeforum123]

Nice lift for just a few washers! I just put Skyjacker leveling coil springs on my '97 2wd, and got more lift than I expected -- about 3" (granted, the original springs were beat.) Problem now is, my alignment [camber] is way out, and I am not sure I can get it back into spec.

Did you do an alignment after your lift?

 

[RangerRyan88]

Nice lift for just a few washers! I just put Skyjacker leveling coil springs on my '97 2wd, and got more lift than I expected -- about 3" (granted, the original springs were beat.) Problem now is, my alignment [camber] is way out, and I am not sure I can get it back into spec.

Did you do an alignment after your lift?

You basically have 2 options, either take the truck to an OFFROAD shop and have them align it, or get some adjustable bushings from NAPA and dial it in yourself. The issue I take with the offroad shop, is it's kind of pricey.. My local shop wanted $150 because they have to install 0° bushings, check, and then put in the right bushings. I guess they charge for all the installation and parts and labor.. I just went to NAPA and spent about $70 on adjustable bushings and put them in myself in about 30 minutes. Granted you'll need a professional alignment afterwards, but it should still end up being cheaper than having an offroad shop do the whole thing. Hope something in there helps! If you want the part #'s for the bushings let me know and I'll post them up for ya

Edit: Also when you correct the camber, it'll inherently throw the toe out of alignment, just so you're not surprised lol.

 

[96Greenster]

Nice lift for just a few washers! I just put Skyjacker leveling coil springs on my '97 2wd, and got more lift than I expected -- about 3" (granted, the original springs were beat.) Problem now is, my alignment [camber] is way out, and I am not sure I can get it back into spec.

Did you do an alignment after your lift?

I havent gotten one, but i need one asap before my tires start wear out. To get the alignment im pretty sure youre going to need the new camber bushings, I got mine a long time ago, when my truck used to be lowered.

 

[joeforum123]

Thanks Greenster and RangerRyan for your advice. My local alignment shop said my camber is about 5 degrees positive right now. I ordered from RockAuto Moog Part #K80109 camber bushings which are supposed to give up to plus or minus 4 degrees camber adjust. I am hoping I'll get close to a decent alignment with these. We'll see how it goes....