How can a LIFT this Chinook rear end

[68camaro]

Doug, when I had mine lifted I opted for two inch blocks in rear instead of new leaf springs because of ride concern but more importantly I didn't have time to have them made plus cost. Even with a 4.5" front lift, 2" rear blocks and 235/85/16 tires I am still only at 11" to bottom of drain valve.

I did not raise MorRyde to highest position because rig is level without it plus I felt the middle setting provided more stability and put less stress on rubber than either top or low position.

The 2" blocks have been fine and holding up great but 2" was max I would be willing to go with blocks, if I needed more than 2" I would have bit bullet and longer wait time for custom leaf springs.

[chin_k]

I think I would like to look at the MorRyde to make sure it is not ripped. If you have a chance, you may want to take a picture of both side, and post it here.

[Doug777]

Ok
Just took these photos.. the MORrydes are the early stages of tears that are visible in the photos. But it doesn’t appear to have reached the critical point. But I am NO expert . The photo showing the tear near the bolt head is the bottom side. The other view with the large bolt showing in the side of the picture ... Is the top side view.
Thought I would throw in a ground clearance measurement from the lower end of MORryde support bracket.

To be fair my tires are a bit low at 59 psi cold at the time of measurements.. .
Full fuel
Empty water and waste tanks
Cabin empty.

I will follow this reply with a measurement of the dump valve height.

Sorry about the way the photos loaded
Thanks !

[Doug777]

Again sorry about the photos.

[chin_k]

I took some measurements on my 2000 rig, and it is 11 inch to the bottom of the dump valves, and 15 inch to the bottom of the steps. You may want to see if the leaf springs are in good shape.. mine look kind of tired, but it is working fine. I have mine bolted on the lowest bolt holes on the MorRyde, so the back is highest you can set it at. There is not much on the tanks (black, grey, fresh water less than 1/4), LP and gasoline is about half. But there are some building materials that I have put inside when I was doing the floor in the house, so I don't know if it make that much of a difference if it is due to weight.

I think you should get someone with the same year to compare, however. I do not know what the OEM leaf springs should really look like.

[Doug777]

Chin.
Your measurements are really interesting. I really am pretty low. I wish I had your measurements!
I think you are correct that I should find a rig that is the same year. Apples to apples.
I will start with the easy part which is to move the MORryde system to its highest setting.
I have a friend not to far away who has a 2002 concourse. I will try to coordinate with him to pull some measurements of his rig.
I will let you know how much I get out of the MORryde adjustment.
Thanks !

[chin_k]

You can pretty much know how much the back going to move up when you move the bolts down a notch. The valves and the steps are pretty close to it, so it should move up the same amount. I think it is only an inch or a little bit more between the bolt holes, but I don't have the measurement on that.

[Doug777]

Chin.
Thanks
Makes sense.
I will report back with results.
Thx

[markatherton]

I doubt a different year will make a difference. They use the same chassis and spring package from Ford.

[Flame]

I don't have Mor ride on my 1998 but...when I changed rear shocks I went with a set that had coil springs built around them. had to take it to a truck shop to install because I could no way compress the springs for mounting!! After installation a very noticeable difference in rear height was apparent. Just sayin. Might help you.