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Heres the prices i was quoted for the 4" and 6" custom made springs for the high boy.
Custom 4" Springs will cost $450.0 Pair US
Custom 6" Springs will cost $500.0 Pair US
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Um 6in for 50 bucks more what about rear?
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oops it's early. :eek:
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I would bet that shipping is expensive!!!
I think I will still get them. What else will I need to finish the lift? Brake lines maybe and what else?
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Brake lines, Skyjacker is decently priced or have a custom set made, then steering components, depends on what steering system you have and what front axle your running. Oh and more gas money to go with the bigger tires.
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Luckily I have another daily driver. The truck will be my once in a while fun driver. I have no idea what front I have. It doesn't have power steering or disk brakes. 3/4 ton 4X4
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More than likely you have a closed knuckle 44 and will be able to use a drop- adjustable draglink offed by skyjacker or find a block or have one machined to bring the steering arm un the knuckle up. If you switch out your front axle for a newer disk version you will gain disk brakes and a diffrent knuckle setup that there are raised steering arms available for. Just depends what your using the truck for and how much you want to put into it. I opted for the power steering and found a D60 for free so steering issues were easy to take care of.
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Are you lifting your 4 or 6" more than factory or are just replacing worn out saggy springs ?
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lifting it probably 6"
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Well for the 4" lift springs shipped to my door it will be about $1090.00. Thats not too bad i guess for, a set of 4 real springs. Patrick (460crew) how tall is you lift on your truck? I was thinking four inches would be enough. According too carrier spring the pitman arm might be ok. But most likely will need new brake lines. Thanks for your help Patrick. I will probably order them next month. Mike
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My springs are the 4in from skyjacker and lifted it a true 4in up front, almost 5 because my springs sagged. But in the rear I just have an add-a-leaf and it came out to about 2.5-3in. 1000 for 4 springs to your door is a good deal I paid close 900 for 2 springs and the add-a-leafs and rear shocks, fronts were seperate. No problem on the assist, just make sure you get some pics up after you throw them on. :wink:
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Do you think putting fours all the way around will keep the ride height the same? Or do you think It will be uneven? I didn't even think about that. What do ya think?
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If all the springs are 4in then it should just go straight up from where it sits now or is supposed to stock. I would imagine it would be pretty squared up and sit about flat. I like mine with the front a little higher and don't tow anything so the rear squat is not a worry.
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Thanks patrick!
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