Lift springs?

[Crusin]

Hi everyone. I'm thinking of getting a 1" lift springs from performance products, it's all the lift I need. Anyway, if I install this, do I need anything else to upgrade or change if I do the this minimal lift? ( change like in steering or something ) Shocks will definitely replaced. What do you guys think of Bilstien or Procomp. This will be pretty much an on-road vehicle, maybe very little offroad.

Thanks

 

[the shed guy]

you could just space the original springs 1"

Bilstien for on road, or offroad would be [and are] my choice.

 

[Crusin]

you could just space the original springs 1"

Bilstien for on road, or offroad would be [and are] my choice.

How could I space the springs. I thought of doing that, but how and with what?
Thanks

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Go 1 1/2 and you can buy them from Slee

Bilstein for sure

 

[Rookie2]

Couldn't you get 1" of lift by going to medium or heavy OME springs, for less $$'s.

Thanks,
Rookie2

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Couldn't you get 1" of lift by going to medium or heavy OME springs, for less $$'s.

Thanks,
Rookie2

No - OME springs will give you more than 1 1/2. Slee make 1 1/2 spacers that will bolt in...without changing springs

 

[Doc]

I'd use Mr gasket spring spacers up front (part number 1285) for one inch. In the rear maybe you can find something on Slee's site.

Mr. Gasket spacers are about $13 a pair, no they don't fit the rear springs.

 

[clownmidget]

I believe Performance Products sells some 1" lift springs (http://www.performanceproducts.com/...+Lift+Springs&productid=104589&producttype=20). And I belive the OME 861/862 combo are very close to stock height or mildly higher (http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus_80series.html).
In my opinion, I'd only keep the stock springs and add spacers if you enjoy the way the truck handles and feels now. If you think it sways too much and feels a bit like a boat now is the time to get a firmer spring with that little or big lift.
Mike R.

 

[MoJ]

Is caster an issue with a one inch increase from springs?

 

[Beowulf]

I agree with the clown except I would buy the OME "no-lift" springs from Slee off-road.

-B-

 

[lurker]

I agree with the clown except I would buy the OME "no-lift" springs from Slee off-road.

-B-

I just install my OME stock springs and shocks Tuesday. Much better than stock, but it was a 2" lift only becasue my OEM were so worn out.

 

[Beowulf]

I belive OME states a 15mm increase over new OEM springs; all other things being equal (bumper, seats, fuel load, etc.)

-B-

 

[lurker]

I belive OME states a 15mm increase over new OEM springs; all other things being equal (bumper, seats, fuel load, etc.)

-B-

Yes, Slee said it would only be 1/2" but in my case 2" and for the front drivers 3.5" <super saggy.

 

[Rookie2]

Yes, Slee said it would only be 1/2" but in my case 2" and for the front drivers 3.5" <super saggy.

Lurker,

I think this is the route I'm going to go. No other mod/corrections required for this setup.., right? My rear really sags under any substantial load with the OEM springs.

Thanks,
Rookie2