| Author | Message | ||
     Jess Loban (Corovin) New Member Username: Corovin Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2003 |
Alright, here's the deal, I want to put a 2 inch body lift, and 3" springs on my 95 D1. I know I need to replace the rotoflex, I need to find a good solution for the rotoflex too!!!, what else will I need to do to keep the monster on track and everything aligned?? If someone could just run down the list of items to be modified or upgraded with this total of 5 inches extension. I appriciate it!! -Jess | ||
| Mark Devereux (Groupw) Member Username: Groupw Post Number: 100 Registered: 12-2002 |
You have created a monster, and there are many ways to work things out. Options from front to back: 3 inch lifts change front castor, so you may want to have your swivels re-done or change front radius arms. You may even want longer radius arms. Front pinion angle is probably screwed - new double cardon drive shaft or even double/double required. Need to extend all brake lines. Rear trailing links are probably too short to maintain correct axle position (it moved foreward when you lifted it). Consider replacing them. Rear drive shafts are easy if you don't have pinion angle problems there too. You can get de-rotoflex kits from lots of suppliers. If you do have rear shaft angle problems, you have to change the rear pinion flange, then go to a double cardon shaft. I recommend Tom Woods (4xshaft.com). I think that that covers the geometry changes, but I have to assume that if you're doing this you are going towards taller tires etc. In my opinion tires taller than 31's are very scary with stock 3.54 gears - you may want to go to 4.10's. Then, while you have the third member apart, you should get rid if the stock diff carrier before it explodes under your newly applied stresses and strands you somewhere. Then, if you choose to replace the diff carrier with a locker, you need to think about upgrading the axles. The problem with monsters is that they keep growing. As usual this is just my opinion, but its based on building my own truck. Its always best to do your own research before you make a move. I've found very reliable advice from Rovertym, Great Basin Rovers, Tom Woods drive shafts, and Expedition Exchange (but if you've already done the lifts, in addition to good advice, you will probably get a hard time from EE). Good Luck | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 383 Registered: 02-2003 |
"The problem with monsters is that they keep growing" So do the problems and expenses.... |
