LOL- I was going to ask what part of Clarksville you lived in,because I've never saw hills like that in Montgomery Co.

 

I initially thought about installing a body lift with the spacer, and in my dads words, he said "You are asking for trouble if you do that." His point of view is that the factory spends a ton of money and research on these vehicles. The more things you change, the more opportunity you have to create a problem.

Body lift A might have well designed brake line extensions and a sub par steering shaft extension. Body lift B might have a well designed steering shaft extension, and a sub par brake line extension. Body lift C might have everything perfect.

The problem is, alot of times you don't realize there is a problem until it is too late. The less drastic changes you make, the less you have to go wrong down the road.

It's an adaptation of Murphy's theory, but after 30+ years dealing with this stuff, it's probably a sound theory.

-Wowak

 

Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
It looks good as hell!

Can you do me a favor and measure the height from the ground to the bottom of the door?

 

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Im curious about the height from the ground to the bottom of the door also.

 

yeah, I agree totally wowak. That's pretty much my line of thinking. This is my first 'new' truck and I don't want to do some kind of suspension or body mod that will really screw something up when I've only had it a few months. I'm more moderate and like to keep things right. Your dad said it best I think. He is so right. If a person knew which body lift to use and knew for a fact that everything was done right, then it would be fine I'm sure. Otherwise, it might not be worth risking.

Maybe some other guys will be getting the skyjacker lift and provide some info on it too, including ride info. What's up with the shocks? YOu can order the rear shocks too, and skyjacker makes the platinum, hydro, and nitro, I wonder which is the best. I've read platinums are, and heard that hydros are best.

 

My Dad got the alignment done and took it out and about yesterday. He said it definitely stiffened the ride, although the switch from rugged trails to AT's also contributes to that. He said overall it has the same feel and handling, just with a firm feel.

He said it is in no way uncomfortable, just a little stiffer.

He will probably play around off road with it this weekend...

I asked him to measure the height to the door and the roof, he said he will do so this weekend.

-Wowak

 

Is he going to give you the overall height from top to bottom I would love to know so I can see if it will fit in my garage!!!!


(nice looking truck again)

 

I ripped my truck completely apart along with removing the cab. I bought a salvage truck and had to swap frames. Let me tell you that removing the cab is a pain in the ***. You have six bushings that attach the cab to the frame. On the bottom of the bushings is a steel washer. Problem is, when you go to lift the cab, the washer gets stuck on the frame mount. Then you have to go around with a pry bar and try to get it lined up and popped out.

Then putting the cab back on is just as hard. you have to line everything up perfectly so it will pop back in.

As far as brake lines and what not, there is only two lines that go from your master cylinder (cab) to your brake pump (frame). You got a couple wires attached from your frame to the cab, and a couple A/C lines. I don't think you would run into trouble there, but the process is just a pain. Plus, getting the bumpers to look right as well as the bed, might be a pain.

Here are some pics of what I did.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jaymay75/my_photos

 

Great! Thanks very much for that!

 

I figured the ride would be a bit stiffer. I think the add a leafs in the rear contribute to that more than anything else. Not sure about the coilovers in the front though, seems like they should be similar feel to stock or even better maybe. What type of shocks did you get all the way around? I think the skyjacker platinum comes with the coilovers in the front, but what did you buy for the rear?

So the report you gave is from when your dad just kinda had it 'on the road' more than anything else? I'd also love to hear how it handles off the road. I'm sure it would be great if it has stiffened up a bit, that's what is needed for off road travel.

 

Great looking truck. Thanks for what you are doing over there. We
support you 100% and keep you all in our prayers. Be safe.

 

Very Nice job! I've been thinking of doing this Skyjacker for over a year now. I think this is the way to go. Thanks for posting the pictures. And most of all THANKS for your efforts over in Iraq. No words could be greater than Thanks! Keep up the good work and have a safe trip home.

 

Wowak,

Did he get a change to measure?

Thanks,
-f2f-

 

Sorry Guys, I have been out on mission for the last 5 days and haven't been in touch with home. I will see if he took those measurements yet.

-Wowak