98 expy lift

[musicman126mrj]

Do I have to buy the Torsion Keys? Or can I go without? And If I do a 2.5inch torsion lift and a 3 inch body can i fit 36in tires under it?

 

[squidbilly]

Yep I have just a 3 inch all the way around and I'm clearing 37s with just a ill bit of cutting to the front bumper and valance and inner fenderwells.

 

[KWT2000]

i have 3" spacers in the rear and just cranked the stock keys all the way and got 2.5 of lift in the front and a 3" body lift running 35's with the right wheels 36 shouldnt be a problem

 

[Lane24]

I only have 2 inch rear spacers, and about 1.5 inch crank with a 3 inch body lift, and I fit 35's with no problem and no trimming.

 

[nvycrmn]

im runnin 35's with 4" susp lift but i could probably squeeze 36, maybe 37's with minor trimming. you should be fine with 3" body lift for 35's.

 

[musicman126mrj]

So if i crank the torsion bars up front and put 2in coil spacers on the back will i need new shocks, and will it effect anything when i stack a 3in body lift on top of it?

 

[Lane24]

I didn't do anything with the shocks. And a Body lift will only affect the height, and center of gravity of your rig. It has no real bearing on ride or suspension. you'll still have the nice smooth stock suspension. It's a cheap, quick way to stuff some big tires under there. Go for it!!!

 

[nvycrmn]

i wouldnt say cheap lane, maybe cheaper. its def cheaper than susp but all the shops around here in SoCal are charging 600-700 for install, not including the kit itself. but i agree, it is a cheaper way to go and you dont really have to change anything if you dont want to.

 

[KWT2000]

i wouldnt say cheap lane, maybe cheaper. its def cheaper than susp but all the shops around here in SoCal are charging 600-700 for install, not including the kit itself. but i agree, it is a cheaper way to go and you dont really have to change anything if you dont want to.

i agree if your not doing the work yourself it is not on the cheap..... i did use zone off road 2" shocks on the front

 

[secondechomatt]

i wouldnt say cheap lane, maybe cheaper. its def cheaper than susp but all the shops around here in SoCal are charging 600-700 for install, not including the kit itself. but i agree, it is a cheaper way to go and you dont really have to change anything if you dont want to.

6-7 bones for a body lift install????

holy geez. esp in socal, you don't have to fight rusty undercarriages. Thats a huge rip.

 

[Lane24]

Well, up here in Canada, susp. lifts are in the $4000-$5000 range for older Expy's, so $200 for parts, and $800 for labour is considered cheap where I'm from.

It was definatley worth it though !!!!

 

[musicman126mrj]

does anyone know where i can find 3 inch rear spacers? the biggest i can find are 2 inch

 

[KWT2000]

does anyone know where i can find 3 inch rear spacers? the biggest i can find are 2 inch

i got mt 3" billet spacers from ebaymotors