howdy fellas, i'm debating on putting 1" spacers on my 97 with no lift, have many done this? i'm thinking that steering may become rather harsh, but not sure, i've heard of people doing this but not sure, anyone ran this combo? good/bad? thanks
spacers and no lift
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Wheel or spring spacers?
If you are referring to spring spacers, you will still be stuck with the soft OEM springs. Guess it depends on your goal. If you want to stay close to stock height, look at OME "low lift" springs;
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/suspension_pieces_springs.htm
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/suspension_pieces_springs.htm
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I have heard that you will raise the rig slightly but still have the same saggy spring problem similiar to the 'drunken sailor' feeling. I have researched this extensively.
The approach that I am taking is the OME 861/862 Low Lift. You get to keep your stock shocks(unless they are shot) and no caster correction. This should raise your truck .25" in the front and .75" in the rear. Also adding a 10mm trim packer in the front to compensate for the brush guard I have up there (temporary until I can get an ARB Bull Bar).
The parts will cost me under $300 with shipping and have a chap to install them for less than $200. Many folks like the low lift and the 80 series has been through hell and back with just the stock suspension. If you do minor off road and mostly on-road travelling...this would be the cheapest route for you. Oh yes...if you are interested in the 2.5 OME lift (to do it right) you will need new shocks and caster correction. You will read various opinions on this but the consensus is that you need both if you lift beyond 1".
Your call...good luck with the research.
Dave
The approach that I am taking is the OME 861/862 Low Lift. You get to keep your stock shocks(unless they are shot) and no caster correction. This should raise your truck .25" in the front and .75" in the rear. Also adding a 10mm trim packer in the front to compensate for the brush guard I have up there (temporary until I can get an ARB Bull Bar).
The parts will cost me under $300 with shipping and have a chap to install them for less than $200. Many folks like the low lift and the 80 series has been through hell and back with just the stock suspension. If you do minor off road and mostly on-road travelling...this would be the cheapest route for you. Oh yes...if you are interested in the 2.5 OME lift (to do it right) you will need new shocks and caster correction. You will read various opinions on this but the consensus is that you need both if you lift beyond 1".
Your call...good luck with the research.
Dave
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talking about spring spacers, mainly just looking to make a little extra room for 285s
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285's will fit stock. I wouldn't put spring spacers on stock springs, too soft.
I did it. No ill effects. It didn't suddley steer harsh, or ride harsh, in fact, barely noticed it as far as driving.
Ultimately went to J's, but figgured for $40, and ability to get them locally, figured, why not.
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walkingeagle, did you run them both in front and rear?
i have 285's on and a fat slee bumper and it doesn't rub.
stinkbug yes, rub, no.
stinkbug yes, rub, no.
i replaced my saggin springs with a new set from a fellow mudder that was lifting theres and while at it added 1/2" spacers. i gained between 3/4" and 1" at each wheel depending on how much it was sagging there. it also sits better when loaded now.
Yes.
