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DURBN8R
I am looking to begin ordering parts for my lift next week. I have a 92 w250 rclb. I'm trying to do this low budget as this is just my fun weekend project truck. I will most likely be running some 35x12.5 on 18" steels. Would like to have the option of running 37's down the road but not required. So far my options/plans are:

Superlift Suspension Systems K473 - Free Shipping on All Orders @ JEGS

And then maybe run 1" lowering shackles? Any suggestions on shackle part numbers or sizes? I want to run gasser springs because of cost and like the idea of soft front suspension (like my 4th gen).

I know guys say the 3 leaf springs are crap so is this kit using those or am I safe? Will I need a drop pitman arm with the steering block if I do lowering shackles with the lift kit? Also where are you guys buying extended brake line kits from for cheap?
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simplysmn
you won't need longer brake lines for that lift anything over 6 and you will . as for the gasser spring's within a yr maybe more you will be replacing them again because the sag will be worse then what you have now . as for drop pitman arm why not spend a little more and do it once n do it Right n go cross over forget the stock dodge junk .trust me that will be the best thing you will Ever do to your truck.
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DURBN8R
Do you know this about the springs from experience? What springs would you recommend for the same price? Looking to achieve 6" or close to it, that's why I asked about lowering shackles aswell
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Hanley's Black Smith in Sacramento ca will give you a rearching for about 750 bucks. You bring them the truck, 1-3 days later you pick up your truck with a lift.

They have been doing it since 1906 and they do a great job, its where im going when I get my lift. They say you can get about 4.5-5 inches of lift, which is enough for most tires on these things
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DURBN8R
for $750 I would rather just order the diesel kit. As for the lift kit im questioning, was looking at the included components on summit racing, I then clicked on the front springs used and it opened up a separate page incase you want to just buy those springs. when i clicked on the Applications tab, it showed this:
Make:DODGE
Model:W250
Submodel:BASE
Beginning Year:1989
Ending Year:1993
Engine Type:L6
Liter:5.9
CID:359
Engine Size:5.9L/359
Engine Family:Cummins diesel
Drivetrain:4WD
Amount of Lift Front:5.000 in.

Make:DODGE
Model:W250
Submodel:BASE
Beginning Year:1992
Ending Year:1993
Engine Type:V8
Liter:5.2
CID:318
Engine Size:5.2L/318
Engine Family:Mopar small block Magnum
Drivetrain:4WD
Amount of Lift Front:5.000 in.

Make:DODGE
Model:W250
Submodel:BASE
Beginning Year:1992
Ending Year:1993
Engine Type:V8
Liter:5.9
CID:360
Engine Size:5.9L/360
Engine Family:Mopar small block Magnum
Drivetrain:4WD
Amount of Lift Front:5.000 in.


From my interpretation of this, it seems that the kit uses front springs that can be used on the diesels. Is this probably reliable enough to order the kit this weekend?
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Smoker Horse
With a 6 in lift, I don't think your front drive shaft will work, mine is close with a 4 in lift, I have no Idea on the rear. You for sure need a drop pitman arm, but I second the cross over steering.
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redtoy
If you have the option of having springs custom made for your truck vs an off the shelf "kit" , go with the custom springs. You get what ya pay for. I've run "kits" and custom on quite a few trucks. Custom always worked much better.
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simplysmn
Had a shop out of Fresno Build a set of spring's and they Sucked I would rather buy a set then have them screw a set up . as for front drive line 6 in lift your driveline will have to be Longer also you Might get away with it but dought that it's going to work I had to add a 5 inch chunk to mine and it's fine does not wobble I drove with it for about 2 week's while I was getting back drive line made .
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Cummins Keeper
If you go custom, Deaver Springs make the best springs money can buy. I've ran them on Jeeps, Race trucks, Pre runners, etc... They are the biggest name in offroad springs.
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