4x4 lift kit,which is best
 

have a tuff country 4 spring lift know and it rides harsh,are there any soft ride kits that are soft". looking to buy 4 new springs.

Hey 8mag, I'm using Skyjacker Softrides right now, and the ride is actually very good. I live down 3 1/2 miles of very rough gravel road, so it gets tested very well! One thing I did give up is load support in the bed? But I do plan on installing air bags in the rear, that way I have the best of both worlds!?!?
I noticed the spec's on your 1972, 3/4 4x4, 14bolt locker rear, dana60 and locker front, nv4500, 383, blazer tank, dual batterys, 4" lift, 285-75-16's. That’s pretty much exactly what I would like to do to mine! You don't by chance have any pics?

To some degree, a 3/4 ton is just going to be rough. I would start by getting some adjustable shocks and playing with those as well as dropping your tire pressure. I'm sure max load is at least 50 psi if not 65 on your tires. Try running them around 35 when you aren't carrying a load, maybe less. The bigger the tire, the less psi it needs. Another option for the rear would be a Velvet Ride Shackle combined with your existing springs.

8mag, what type of lockers are you using in the front and rear?

I'd definately suggest greasable shackles all the way around, they not only can provide some lift and great suspension flex but helped rides in my 4x4ing vehicles a ton.
just my .02

what shocks u running?
 

I am running rancho 9000's and they ride great. 20-25 lbs of air in 35/1550 super swampers. i also have heavy duty tuff country springs.

i have detroits in the front and rear lots of noise when i tow. just got then truck painted and took some pics will see if i am smart enough to post them.

Hey 8mag, did your truck have an automatic trans originally? If so how hard was the conversion to the NV4500?

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how do the dual detriots handle on the street?

Look into that new Eaton Electric locker. Detriots suck on the pavment.


http://www.traction.eaton.com/prod1.htm


http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/eaton_elocker_preview/index.asp

truck was a 4spd originally used a dodge 4500 and had a shop do the work, not really worth the cash outlay, only gained 2 mpg from 12 to 14, when towing am in 4th gear anyways.