BJ's 2" Lift Springs from Deaver

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MysticRob
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Re: BJ's 2" Lift Springs from Deaver

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dodgerammit wrote: Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:13 pm How do you like the ride? Any stance pics?
She's much more stable in the corners, as the 37yr old OEM springs were just trashed and it wallowed and floated everywhere. Compression and rebound damping is stiffer and harsher now, but I expect that to get better once I put more miles on it. Plus I have the poly shackle bushings on all 4 corners now, and they probably flex a bit less. It just feels far more stable overall, so that in itself makes the kit well worth it compared to what it was like before.

Added bonus is the massive stance and clearance improvement (oil changes will be a snap!), and getting rid of the wag-sag out back.
Here we go, got it outside and took a couple pics:

ImagePXL_20250129_235909222 by Rob, on Flickr

ImagePXL_20250129_235819994 by Rob, on Flickr
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Re: BJ's 2" Lift Springs from Deaver

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Yeah, these things were like many saddle tanked rides of the 80s. Lean from day one. My 85 Dodge truck was the same way. Pronounced driver side lean from the 30 gallon tank. The new 1" blocks (or even the zero rate 'springs' from ORD) can help with these things, and versions were employed by dealerships back in the day as a way to easily deal with picky clientele. Mine has the centered Blazer tank, so the side to side stance is equal within 1/4", so not noticeable. The front to rear actually has a 1/2" rake, which I like since a full tank of fuel doesn't sag the rear. Even fully loaded with camp gear on a hitch carrier only squats about 1 1/2". Definitely acceptable.
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