[Bschwarzli]

So it goes like this. Installed 4" downpipe on the 1990 and now it rubs on the front driveshaft on bumps as the leafs are soooo saggy!

I have known I need to look into them for a while as when the truck is parked the leaf is only about 1" from the bumpstop and the bumpstop does hit on most bumps! Now that it is rubbing, I would say I am looking into it sooner than later!

So I see three options and I need to know what y'all think is the best route to take.

1 - My least favorite option, re-arch leafs and re-install.

2 - Purchase new leafs and bushings

3 - Install a set of air bag spring helpers like what would be used on the rear. As I was planning on baging the rear anyways (they are also soggy, especially when towing!) and as I do already have on board air...Ironically does seem to be cheaper than option 2!

4 - Listen to any other options you all may have! :rof

Thanks!

Robert

 

[Brandonsmokincummins]

Just get new leafs the 4 inch lift one are like $170 a side with bushing and it will help alot with ur sag prob heres summit part number TFY-39670

 

[Richard LeBar]

my suspension is actually resting on the bump stops all the time and I don't get rubbing with my 4" exhaust. I'd think your dp needs to be adjusted over (rotating) a little bit

That said, if you need suspension git er done!

I'll tell you what i would do if I was in your situation. (which I am as far as crap suspension goes, I just don't have any money to fix things)
I would get a 4" lift, new shocks and crossover steering. If you install everything youself you'll be looking at about $1700. And if you haul or put weight in the back of your truck, get airbags back there too. The crossover steering will be a big improvment over what you have now. The problem with crossover steering is that you need at least 4" of lift to make it work properly.

 

[Bschwarzli]

4" lift? Wont other things need to be changed if I go that high? I was more thinking stock height...

Richard - You are I are in much the same boat. My boat also does not have $1700! Was thinking more in that $500 ballpark.

 

[91hoss]

BRANDONSSMOKINCUMMINS i think those are 260 a side and thats for the back