Grogan14
Member
Hi all,
I've just gotten myself the pictured '89 2.9 XLT 4x4. The truck's got 150,000 miles on it, but very little rust - at least by New England standards. I'm looking to make this a reliable daily driver.
I'm looking for some ideas on what I should do with the suspension. The truck's sitting just about level right now, with the weight of the cap and a few tools in the bed. I'm guessing the springs are the originals, though not certain on that.
As well as using this for daily stuff, we'd like to be able to load this up with camping and fishing gear on the weekends. I've never done any real off-roading as yet, but I wouldn't mind being able to get into some less-frequented areas, and maybe with my little bass rig in tow. Also, will be hauling my 5x8 trailer on occasion - say 1200 lbs. or so total.
I'd like the truck level, and maybe 2 inches or so higher. I had been thinking lift shackles and front spacers, but now I'm thinking new springs might be in order. Don't want to spend a ton right now, but the price of Skyjacker lift coils and rear springs don't seem unreasonable. How would the ride compare to stock springs, or say add-a-leafs? I drive a 2wd 3/4-ton Ram with the 1-ton rear, so I guess I'm used to somewhat stiff anyway. Other options?
Thanks for any input!
I've just gotten myself the pictured '89 2.9 XLT 4x4. The truck's got 150,000 miles on it, but very little rust - at least by New England standards. I'm looking to make this a reliable daily driver.
I'm looking for some ideas on what I should do with the suspension. The truck's sitting just about level right now, with the weight of the cap and a few tools in the bed. I'm guessing the springs are the originals, though not certain on that.
As well as using this for daily stuff, we'd like to be able to load this up with camping and fishing gear on the weekends. I've never done any real off-roading as yet, but I wouldn't mind being able to get into some less-frequented areas, and maybe with my little bass rig in tow. Also, will be hauling my 5x8 trailer on occasion - say 1200 lbs. or so total.
I'd like the truck level, and maybe 2 inches or so higher. I had been thinking lift shackles and front spacers, but now I'm thinking new springs might be in order. Don't want to spend a ton right now, but the price of Skyjacker lift coils and rear springs don't seem unreasonable. How would the ride compare to stock springs, or say add-a-leafs? I drive a 2wd 3/4-ton Ram with the 1-ton rear, so I guess I'm used to somewhat stiff anyway. Other options?
Thanks for any input!
