I plan on doing a 3.5 inch spindle and 1.5 inspacer lift in the front and 3 inch block in the back will i need a camber kit when I do the installation, and will i be able to use the balljoints or will i need to replace those?

 

It's hard to say. Some trucks need them with 1 to 2 inches of lift with spacers or lift coils, some don't. You may or may not need them to get your alignment correct. It wouldn't hurt to install them. As for the ball joints, you should be able to reuse them. However, they are a high wear item on our truck so I'd do a through inspection of them and the tie rod ends and replace them if you notice any wear since you have the front end partially disassembled.

 

When i Take the balljoints out, i was told you couldn't put them back in, was this the wrong information?

 

Oh also wandell i have ask you about regearing before and you said i should if i go with 285's, but not neccesarily with 265's, well i decided on procomp m/t and maybe its just me, but with either procomp m/t the 265 and 285's im gonna need to regear anyways right. Here are the dim. Here are the dim. I have the 4.2 also.

Load range, Sidewall, Max load lbs, Overall Diameter, Width, Tread Width, Tread Depth, Rim Range, Weight lbs.

260265 LT265/75R16 E OWL 3415/3085 32 10.1 7.7 18.5 7.0-9.0 47
26285 LT285/75R16 D OWL 3305/3000 33.1 11.3 8.9 18.5 7.5-9.0 54.8

 

I've never heard of anyone having to replace ball joints just because they installed lift spindles. As for regearing, with the V6, you will probably want to regear. What gear ratio and tranny do you have?

 

this is for a pre 04 model right?

 

3.55 and auto. The only real difference in the two tires that i see are the height (285 one inch taller) and weight. Also have you heard of any of these http://www.detroitlocker.com/DEZ.htm and http://www.offroadlockers.com/item.p...6/106010/.html any good?

 

And are those considered locking differentials?

 

Yes, those are lockers. I've heard of the Detroit locker and it's supposed to be a good unit. With a V6 and 3.55's you are gonna want to regear with 33's I believe. That or stop using overdrive!