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Re: Low Cost Suspension Lift

Posted: September 15th, 2018, 7:15 am
by b6fischer
I believe I ended up just around 2" with the benefit of all new springs/shocks/hardware for under $2000.

Here is a picture of my rig with the MOOG Front and General Spring Rear leafs installed. Tires in picture are 235/85R16 front and 215/85R16 Rear. Plenty of room for 235's in rear.
New lift.jpg

Re: Low Cost Suspension Lift

Posted: September 15th, 2018, 7:16 am
by b6fischer
Here is a picture I found of a Chinook with the ActiveVan 4" LIft.
Active Van Suspension.JPG

Re: Low Cost Suspension Lift

Posted: October 25th, 2018, 11:56 am
by eporter123
Bill, are these the springs you ordered?
https://www.generalspringkc.com/product ... 085shd.htm

43-1085SHD
"1992 - 2015 FORD E250 / E350 REAR LEAF SPRING, 10 LEAVES, 5000 LBS CAPACITY"

How did you specify the lift amount?

Re: Low Cost Suspension Lift

Posted: October 27th, 2018, 10:21 am
by b6fischer
Yes, those are the springs. They only come in one size. Call out to them, they are very helpful and set you up with everything you need shackles, bolts, etc.

Re: Low Cost Suspension Lift

Posted: November 23rd, 2019, 2:38 pm
by 2Kconcourse
Edit: Double post

Re: Low Cost Suspension Lift

Posted: November 23rd, 2019, 2:41 pm
by 2Kconcourse
I am planning to do the Moog coil springs, General Leaf Springs, and Fox shocks as outlined here on our "new" Chinook that we are picking up tomorrow. So far I have been able to find everything except I wanted to verify if any specific

Fox shocks or custom valving was done on your install?
Also is your 1997 a 460 or V10?
Did you keep the Mor Ryde?

Thanks!
Bryon

Edit: Clarified questions

Re: Low Cost Suspension Lift

Posted: June 6th, 2020, 6:00 am
by FatBuoy
Everyone still happy with this lift approach? Everyone aligned after settling? Was the 2" gain inclusive of the extra gained from taller tires, or was that just for the suspension? And, lastly, was the $2k including labor, or parts only? If the latter, mind sharing about what you paid for installation? I tackle most jobs, but this one would probably frustrate me, especially hearing stories about the front left shock. As I age, I try to pick my battles wisely.