well, rolled around under the hoe tonight getting some measurements and checking over some of the stuff under the hood.
didn't learn much, but have numbers to see if some different bags/shocks will get what i want. i'm looking to get more lift in the rear, so the hoe has a more level stance at ride height. the current setup is bag over axle, so height is determined directly from the bag, not sure if that will work.
i was measuring for shocks up front, too. the truck has mounts welded in, but turning lock to lock the mounts get it the way. adding a shock would even reduce the radius more. i can understand giving a little, but i think i could do better. shorter shocks, mounts closer to the frame and a better angle from the a-arm might help
i found some other issues well looking around though...a nest of wiring on the drivers side, and plenty of bare wires coming through the harness from poor wire ties, unsecured inner fenders and an unmounted fuse box. lookin at the battery pic i should have seen it coming...just more detail work