Dekeman
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Pulled two from each side.
Dobinsons IMS fj60 lift
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I’ve had luck adding a small block to the top of the high side
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Dekeman
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Ordered.
I finished my install about 6 weeks ago. Front and rear Heavies, 3rd leaf removed from each. I too have a very slight lean, will probably install the leveler block
I hope this info below from my build thread is a helpful addition here, I had to adjust my springs a bit to get everything to sit level and the combo below worked great for me. Been running it like this for months now and it still looks/rides great - been very pleased with the Dobinsons kit.
Friday had all the makings of a perfect day to spend in the shop doing cruiser projects - the wife was out of town, kids in school and it was pouring down rain. Didn’t really have a great project on the to-do list so I decided to install the 7th leaf on my drivers side front leaf pack and try to eliminate my mild cruiser lean. It went smoothly, got everything buttoned back up and drove it the rest of the weekend.
The results? A dead level cruiser with absolutely no cruiser lean, a true thing of beauty. The drivers side front corner came up about 1/2” so now both front fenders are at exactly 37 3/4”. The drivers side rear actually came up slightly as well, I guess due to having more support on that side from the front leafs? Both rears fenders are right around 37 1/2” now, so front to back stance looks great to my eye.
I really can’t tell a difference in ride quality, the drivers side front corner has to be a little stiffer with the extra leaf but the difference is honestly imperceptible. I’ve run an extra leaf on the drivers side both front and rear on my 40 for over a year with no ill effects. It’s a subtle change in height but I can really tell a difference both the stance and sitting the drivers seat, so nice to not feel or see that slight lean driving down the road.
Every cruiser is different but to sum it up my final recipe to get the perfect stance and no lean was:
-7L drivers side front, 6L passenger side front
-7L rear springs installed side specific with the spacer on top of the passenger leaf pack only
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I installed my lift awhile ago but forgot to post up. Removed the 3rd leaf too. Rides nice and smooth
Anyone with a LS swap (lighter front end) pull more than just the 3rd leaf? I’m considering taking another out since the new drivetrain weighs ~250-350lbs less than stock? I think my aluminum ls and 6l80 is maybe 650lbs, my best guess the old 3FE and A440 was almost 1000lbs
Right now the front end is super stiff and even speed bumps are rough
Right now the front end is super stiff and even speed bumps are rough
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This is why I don't sell very many Dobinson's leaf spring lifts
Way too stiff IMO unless the truck has super heavy bumper/winch (like 8274) and 2F/3F or diesel
Yup totally get it. Removed another leaf and it’s better
Matt, what do you typically use on your builds?
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Let's keep this thread on topic with Dobinson's IMS
