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Psycho71 · 12-31-2012, 01:10 PM

Yeah, factory springs can be negative arched. The check for sagging springs, I would find someone with the factory assembly manual for that vehicle, then compare some simple measurements like headlight and taillight height. This will be an indicator that something is out of whack, be it springs sagging or body mounts collapsed.

Not trying to confuse the process with all of this. It would just suck to change a bunch of stuff on your truck and not be where you want to when you finish. The easy solution, use a lift kit that replaces the front and rear springs. Eliminate them, and you take sagging factory springs out of the equation.

12-31-2012, 01:10 PM	#14
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Lift Kit Advice Needed Yeah, factory springs can be negative arched. The check for sagging springs, I would find someone with the factory assembly manual for that vehicle, then compare some simple measurements like headlight and taillight height. This will be an indicator that something is out of whack, be it springs sagging or body mounts collapsed. Not trying to confuse the process with all of this. It would just suck to change a bunch of stuff on your truck and not be where you want to when you finish. The easy solution, use a lift kit that replaces the front and rear springs. Eliminate them, and you take sagging factory springs out of the equation. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!