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Rear Lift 1" help

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by brandostundra, Mar 24, 2024.

  1. Mar 24, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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    brandostundra

    brandostundra [OP] New Member

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    I have a 2016 4x4 with a Leer shell , 6.5' bed, and 38 gal gas tank.
    I did the Bilstein 5100 all around with the front shocks set at the mid position.
    With the extra weight of the shell, bigger gas tank , and stuff usually in the truck bed , the rear of the truck has a slight squat and id like to raise it appx 1"

    truck is used 99% on streets and freeways

    Blocks? shackles? and which brand or style is best?
     
  2. Mar 24, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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    well,, that doesnt look like blocks or shackles,
    and I have no idea what RAS is, ????
     
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    brandostundra

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    Does this RAS lift the rear of the truck ?
     
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    It will if you use the black shim
     
  7. Mar 25, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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    Due to my budget and use of the truck, I think Im going to focus on shackles.

    I am looking for adjustable style that will allow me to choose between 1 and 1.5 lift.
    Any brands that are better than others that are adjustable?
    Also can I benefit by changing the bushings in the eyelet of the leafspring?
    And I have read that sometimes you need to install spacers to change the angle of the driveshaft, any truth to that?
    thanks in advance
     
  8. Mar 25, 2024 at 11:59 AM
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    If you are going for a shackle go with David @Coachbuilder1 from Ekstrom Design. https://shop-coachbuilder.myshopify.com/

    I did on my tundra and I loved it. He can tell you about the spacer for the carrier bearing as well.
     
  9. Mar 25, 2024 at 12:45 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Ideally you want a raised bump stop height to preserve the spring arch with the longer shackles. Otherwise you risk flattened springs due to the longer shackles forcing the springs beyond their designed limits. Good luck!
     
  10. Mar 25, 2024 at 1:01 PM
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    My toy tech shackles squeak and it don’t hold load, it make the spring softer so it sag more with same load, that’s why I change it out and put RAS in.
     
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    can't say i've seen this before either but looks to be a perfect solution for towing.
     
  12. Mar 25, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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    ya thats a pretty trick wish I had seen that back in 08 when we picked this truck up
     
  13. Mar 25, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    It's great for numerous reasons.
     
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