The right Lift for 37s? (1 Viewer)

[jrdobbs03]

Mudders,
Looking at changing up my current lift. It’s a Procomp that came with the truck from Japan.
Really looking hard at the Delta lift kits, as I want to do new arms as well. Of course looking at the Slinky, but they don’t do a complete kit.

On my 94 I had an OME 4” lift and ran 37MTs to wheel and 35ATs to overland and in the winter. On the next truck, my 97, I ran an ICON lift and 35s. I really liked the way the ICON handled over my OME lift, but I’d like the flexibility of running bigger rubber when I go for a valley run with the guys.

Has anyone put together a lift that really handles well on 37s? I haven’t built a cruiser since 2014 so I know there’s some new options and threads I’ve been missing….but I didn’t find what I was looking for with the search function.

 

[Uglymud]

I currently have 4" Dobinson Flexi coils, with 3 inches cut out of the front fenders and half shot bushings I can stuff 37s in the front. If you're willing to trim 3" will do fine. Planning to bite the bullet and 3 link the front soon.

 

[on the rocks]

You really need to search and read and do whats best for your setup. There is no way anyone can suggest anything that would work well from your post because of the amount of variables, Good news is the market has come a loooonng ways since 2014. Nothing against slinky but don't even waste your time, your not going to get a slinky setup at this point, even after they have sorted the distribution issue, your parts would sit at port for months with the holidays coming.

 

[thatcabledude]

I like slee 4” springs, but maybe I’m basic.

 

[FMC80]

Slinky is very difficult to find right now. Delta offers their ICON kits but what plans do you have for your rig behind large tires? I’ve read enough posts of people complaining the ICON springs are too soft and sag quite a bit after adding some armor. DVS also deals Dobinsons hardware now so maybe they can set you up with a full ICON kit and Dobbie springs(?). Plenty of people running 37s with many different setups.

 

[baldilocks]

Here you go, 26 pages of good info.

Compiled 80 series suspension component spec thread... shocks, coils & more.

80 series coil & shock specs A few years back 80 series suspension was fairly easy to figure out & purchase since there was only a few of options to chose from. Recently there has been a few suppliers stepping up to play in the USA 80 series market offering more options. Now with a plethora of...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Feldrian]

I installed the full DVS kit, but had to change out the Icon springs - They didn't do well with the weight of my truck. Replaced with Dobinson's 3.5" front, 3" rear tapered and run 37s with no trimming with the addition of 1" spacers all the way around. 1" spacers are coming out which will require a minor trim at the back corner of the front wheel wells for full lock on articulation. Also had to run 1.5" wheel spacers to keep the tires off the frame on full stuff.

 

[Marco Lau]

i am running icon 3" lift with 1" spacers all around on 37s and it works ok on lighter loads. I have since replaced my rear with Slinky HD 3.5" and it is much better now. Here Here is a pic of how it sits.

 

[jrdobbs03]

Found what I needed it was buried deep.

Compiled 80 series suspension component spec thread... shocks, coils & more.

Dobinson’s front 4” Flexi installed. This coil is shorter than the rear, about 22.5” free height. Way more coil than the front can use in any case - I dropped the whole front end on both sides to the stretch point of the brakeline, leveraged out the old coil with a 4’ bar and kick method, and...

forum.ih8mud.com

i am running icon 3" lift with 1" spacers all around on 37s and it works ok on lighter loads. I have since replaced my rear with Slinky HD 3.5" and it is much better now. Here Here is a pic of how it sits.
View attachment 2815705

 

[jrdobbs03]

Perfect thanks guys, the last two posts gave me the steer I needed. I found the shocks, just hunting down springs now. No the best time to be building one, but gotta make it happen when you can.

 

[slow95z]

i run dob flexi fronts with 1 inch spacers (should have gone 4 inch) and now slee HD rears with a 1.5 body lift

very happy with the setup.

 

[jrdobbs03]

Things are a little hard to come by right now, but I found Dobinsons 3.5 VT Springs and ICON 3' Shocks. Little worried the ICON Shocks won't be long enough.

Also after speaking with Nay 17x8.5 wheels with about 4” of backspace is about the sweet number...those don't exist so looking at 4.25. Any opinions on if those will rub.

 

[thatcabledude]

Things are a little hard to come by right now, but I found Dobinsons 3.5 VT Springs and ICON 3' Shocks. Little worried the ICON Shocks won't be long enough.

Also after speaking with Nay 17x8.5 wheels with about 4” of backspace is about the sweet number...those don't exist so looking at 4.25. Any opinions on if those will rub.

4” of lift. 37x12.50 on 17x8.5 wheels with a 4.5” backspace. Couldn’t be more perfect if you ask me. Pics of flex not the greatest, and none of front, but no rubbing with 2” bumpstops.

 

[Squeegee]

Any lift works. You just have to cut it to fit

 

[Willy beamin]

Slees full 6” kit and swap the 6” coils for 4” coils. Running the icon 2.5 cdcv 4”-6” shocks and 30mm trim packers up front. Works like a charm with 37’s

 

[baldilocks]

Instead of making fun of multiple posts that show there stuff do you own thing.

 

[Wrencher93]

Slees full 6” kit and swap the 6” coils for 4” coils. Running the icon 2.5 cdcv 4”-6” shocks and 30mm trim packers up front. Works like a charm with 37’s

View attachment 2816679

View attachment 2816680

Says the dude missing fender flares

 

[Squeegee]

Instead of making fun of multiple posts that show there stuff do you own thing.

It’s not making fun. If you’re going to take full advantage of the travel that 80s offer. You’re going to have to trim with 37s no matter what. You can run a 2” lift or a 4” lift. It’ll rub either way, unless you decrease the up travel with bump stops

 

[baldilocks]

It’s not making fun. If you’re going to take full advantage of the travel that 80s offer. You’re going to have to trim with 37s no matter what. You can run a 2” lift or a 4” lift. It’ll rub either way, unless you decrease the up travel with bump stops

Are you serious?

 

[bencallaway]

4” of lift. 37x12.50 on 17x8.5 wheels with a 4.5” backspace. Couldn’t be more perfect if you ask me. Pics of flex not the greatest, and none of front, but no rubbing with 2” bumpstops.
View attachment 2816611

View attachment 2816609

View attachment 2816610

wheel spacers?