Got my lift, got questions

[shadow88]

I was looking at the leaf springs that I got with the lift, they look like they're about three inches short, I'm hoping I just have to compress them some when I install them? Has anyone been here before?
Thanks for any info!!:icon_confused:

 

[70roadrunner]

need more info. what brand? what year? sometimes, they make springs the same length, but with more arch, shortening the overall length. a softer spring will flatten and lengthen to match the stock spring length

 

[shadow88]

Rough country 4" for my 90 B2

 

[shadow88]

and I have some explorer leafs, would it be better to use the explorer leafs instead? I got the lift second hand, but it was still in the box, and I got it cheap, so if I don't use the lift springs I don't care

 

[shadow88]

Is it common for these lift springs to be shorter in length when they're not installed?

 

[bobbywalter]

yes and no.


you should be able to move the shackle forward to easily mount the spring. actual length should be the same or a bit longer then your stock springs depending on actual intended height.

 

[shadow88]

I got the rear springs in, I gained about 8 inches of lift, I knew my old springs were bad but had no idea they were that bad!!!

 

[swynx]

8 inches rear 4 inches front?

 

[shadow88]

I haven't gotten the front done yet but here's the rear, compare it to my avatar

 

[adsm08]

I think you should just leave it like that. You will get better mileage if it always thinks it's going downhill.

 

[country0001]

Mine looked like that when I put my f150 springs on. It's a nice rake

 

[shadow88]

Hopefully it levels out when I get the front done

 

[shadow88]

Got most of the lift in the front today, as far as the brake hoses go, what are some things people have done for making them longer? I seen in the tech library about connecting two lines, but I don't think I need them that long, or do I?

 

[vwa1]

I have the same lift as you. I just used a couple pieces of scrap metal to make drops for the brake lines and hoses. Flat steel, roughly 3-4" long by 1 1/2" wide rectangle. Drilled a hole at the top and bolted it to the existing brake hose hole. Drilled another hole through the bottom and slipped the hose through. Secured hose with an e-clip, and tightened on the steel line. If i drive the B2 to work tomorrow I'll see if i can get a picture. It was supposed to be temporary til I could fab something cleaner, but it works and nobody can see it anyway, so it will probably be there forever. Also, thumbs up on getting 8" of lift out of yours, mine must not have been worn out enough, as I only gained 6" hahah.

 

[shadow88]

Pics would be great! So you just added some brake line and then attached your existing hose? In my avatar my tires sat right at the fender, now they're 8 inches above, so yeah my old springs were real bad!

 

[vwa1]

Some pics





The first pic is the drop bracket. Didn't have to cut or lengthen any brake lines or hoses or anything. Second pic is after the lift with the 31x10.5's installed. Bonus points for showing off the beat up rusty side right? How the drivers side could rust to nothing and the passenger side be in decent shape is beyond me.

 

[shadow88]

Any trouble getting it aligned after the lift?

 

[vwa1]

Had to install camber bushings, as the lift made the camber way way too positive. I didn't do it, the guy at the alignment shop did. The alignment was over $200.00 because of all the extra work he had to do to get it into spec. And that is with our cheap SW Iowa shop rates.

 

[shadow88]

my brake line dosent come around the bottom of the frame like that and theres a line coming in from the back of the hose also so im going to have to go another route,

 

[shadow88]