Lift Jumping From 6" to 10"

EvilTwins · Feb 19, 2012

The bar naturally rested about 1" below the mount. It was a matter of lifting the end of the bar up over the end of the mount and into the pocket. There isn't much "preload" on it and I think it will be even less when the weight of the cab is lowered on the frame. I was able to lift the arm by myself.

Danbonzo · Feb 20, 2012

EvilTwins · Mar 8, 2012

A little update, got my four link installed. It took a little longer because I had the mounting brackets painted and bought all new hardware. Now I'm just waiting for my coil overs to get here. Talked to Trevor (PMF) yesterday and I should see them middle of next week. I will probably pass the UPS truck on my way south to Rudy's.

Im also having some blocks machined to get my driveline angle correct. Need about 2.25 degrees additional lift on my pinion in the back.

Pizza pig · Mar 8, 2012

oh boyy....! looks great man, Someones gotta compete with Sean!

EvilTwins · Mar 8, 2012

pizza pig said:
oh boyy....! looks great man, Someones gotta compete with Sean!

Ha ha, not a chance. That guy has more insanity parked in his "garage" than resides in the Institute For Living (local nut house). Im merely a minion.

Pizza pig · Mar 8, 2012

aint that the truth! Ill rephrase, keep him on his toes...

Ipkyss · Mar 9, 2012

EvilTwins said:
Ha ha, not a chance. That guy has more insanity parked in his "garage" than resides in the Institute For Living (local nut house). Im merely a minion.

And even that is an understatement...

4 link looks good. Does it use the factory radius arm mount for the upper control arm mount? Hard to tell from the picture angle

EvilTwins · Mar 9, 2012

Correct, the upper arm utilizes the stock "dogbone" install location. The Rize stuff fits very well. The test will come in when I drop the suspension to the new lifted height. Hopefully the geometry will remain intact. Im getting real tired of the whole ProStreet look and ride.

O2ShootTheJ · Mar 9, 2012

what exactly does the 4 link do better than what we have from factory? sorry if its a dumb question

EvilTwins · Mar 9, 2012

O2ShootTheJ said:
what exactly does the 4 link do better than what we have from factory? sorry if its a dumb question

Don't hold me to it but it is my understanding that the four link allows the axle to move up and down without changing the rotational orientation (camber) of the axle.

At ten inches of lift I would have to drop the rear mounting of the dogbone more so that the axle wouldn't hinge way out of wack. I'm sure it has additional qualities, there are probably some disadvantages as well. If I remember Sak had a good explonation.

Ipkyss · Mar 9, 2012

A properly set up 4 link will keep the Castor angle the same or really close as the axle moves up and down. It can also greatly effect how the truck handles, mainly under braking on a front axle.

Ronin · Mar 21, 2012

NICELY done neighbor! (I'm in RI...) Sending you a PM with some questions if you don't mind.

cfdeng7 · Mar 21, 2012

Looks awesome man. Where in ct are you? I'm in cheshire.

EvilTwins · Mar 22, 2012

Ronin said:
NICELY done neighbor! (I'm in RI...) Sending you a PM with some questions if you don't mind.

Thanks for the complements. It would be even better if I had my coil-overs that are in the hands of UPS as I type. The back end is so much higher than the front that I'm afraid that I will slide off the seat if I slow down too fast.

cfdeng7 said:
Looks awesome man. Where in ct are you? I'm in cheshire.

Thanks. Im in the Newignton area.

Ipkyss · Mar 22, 2012

well should hit hooters on the pike one of these weekends...

cfdeng7 · Mar 22, 2012

I'm in. Didn't realize how many ct guys we have on here.

Pizza pig · Mar 22, 2012

is this thing done yet or what :axe:

EvilTwins · Mar 23, 2012

pizza pig said:
is this thing done yet or what :axe:

My coilovers, mounts, and track bar are on a UPS delivery truck now. Going to head out on the road shortly and track down the Brown Clown. If he wants to deliver the rest of his route without a D.O.T spot check, he will give up the goods. I think my Eibach springs were drop shipped and may have gotten delayed a day or so.

EvilTwins · Mar 23, 2012

Well, tracked him down and acquired my goods. I'm very impressed with the parts, stellar machining and workmanship. Looking forward to getting the mounting hardware installed over the weekend. Just gotta wait on the Eibach Springs that should get here Monday or Tuesday.

Heres the shocks, minus the springs.