installed fabtech coilovers

vhewitt · #1 11-15-2006, 05:42 PM

I have the procomp 6 inch lift and have just installed the fabtech 2.5 coilovers and adjusted them acording to the specs. 1 inch from the top of the collar or 1 inch of threads showing. The problem is the truck now rides higher in the front. Its a blessing and a curse because the tires dont rub during rough turns but it isnt level. I checked the rear and the total block height is 4.5 inch (stock 2/procomp 2.5) I understand why they use the stock its for the bump stops. I would like to keep the front the way it is. Do I add a larger block to the rear I would assume so but how much and where do I find just the block. I can add .5 without new u shacks or bolts so I guess my question is if you lift x amount in the front is there a chart or rule of thumb for the rear. I should add that I am working with a 04 fx4 screw with 35 toyos. Any ideas or input

spinnintires · #2 11-15-2006, 06:34 PM

depending on the height difference you want front to rear you have a few options, you could get a 5" block by fabtech and that would gain you the .5" without getting new u-bolts, or you could get an AAL of about 1.5" if thats more the height you want and that may put you level all just depends on the amount you want/need to add to the rear...i did both on my truck to get the height i want, its all about preference...hope this helps

wandell · #3 11-15-2006, 10:27 PM

I agree. I would not go taller than 5 inches with lift blocks.

vhewitt · #4 11-16-2006, 10:09 PM

I think Im going with the add a leaf, looks like I need about 1.5 lift in the rear. Do I need to buy new u bolts, how thick is the add a leaf? Which brand seems to work the best. Who has the best prices. Anyone ever heard of a AAL that lifts 1" only?

bud8817 · #5 11-16-2006, 11:32 PM

if you just do a aal you wont need new u bults. although running a 5in. block is said to be really big and not a good idea if i were you thats what i would do you get to keep your stock ride! aal is going to kill that sweet ride that our trucks come with!! just one mans opinion

vhewitt · #6 11-17-2006, 05:35 PM

Sorry for the mix up I'm running a stock fx4 2' block and a procomp 2.5' for a total of 4.5. I thought that I could add just a 5' block alone because there is about 1.5 of extra thread left on the new procomp u bolts that came with the kit. Someone at work told me of a 1' shim kit what is that and anyone know how it works or what is involved?