MancheKid86 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 planning on doing a soa conversion, and lifting up up high enough for 35's what would be needed to level it out with a soa? 5 1/2 or 6 1/2 front lift? and if i were to get leaf springs as well for the kit, would that make any diffrernce for a soa? so what would i need to get this done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 what axles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pioneer Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 :agree: SOA heights very greatly, depending on your leaf pack, axle type, spring perch height. My 92 was SOA with a 35 an stock 4wd springs that were pretty old. my front was lifted 5" an sat just about level. I would say the rear was at 5.5" maybe 6" but thats stretching it. I ran 32's an coulda fit 33's, 35's would have definitely needed some trimming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 dana 44 in rear :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Mine is at 6.5" and sits level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 what gears are you going with? upgrading the front u-joints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 If you're planning on SOA than use your existing rear springs , along with what SOA kit you use will depend on final height . With a D44 and a Tera Flex SOA kit I ended up 6"in the rear and 5.5" in the front and still used my stock leafs . Some will say other things like steering and SYE kits should be in the list and I agree but not a must . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Don't forget brake lines! I'm doing this very soon as well, been collecting parts and pieces for a while... Except I'm doing 33s and not sure what size shocks to get :dunno: .... I was thinking of getting the rockyroad bolt on SOA so I can keep my perches on the bottom... But still what lift size shock should I get for the rears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 depends on where you put the perches. and there's no need to remove the current perches. they can stay right where there are when you weld new ones on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I've only seen Comanche county's soa pictures anybody have some others? I need a better look at the shock setups :dunce: trying not to hijack but I'm sure it would help a few of us who are doing this soon :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Got ya' covered ... Don't have any recent pics but let me know if you need more ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 You can use this to calculate how much lift you'll get by flipping the axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Got ya' covered ... My friend that is a thing of beauty you have there!! :drool: :drool: :drool: Sorry :oops: :hijack: Where did you source the discs? If I were to re-mount mine, I think I'd go with U-bolt eliminators with grade 8 or better hardware....here's some examples: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 My friend that is a thing of beauty you have there!! Sorry Where did you source the discs? If I were to re-mount mine, I think I'd go with U-bolt eliminators with grade 8 or better hardware....here's some examples Thanks ! Yeah , I was thinking about that . I haven't done any real hard core wheeling and they haven't come loose yet but that may very well be in the future at the same time I swap for ALCAN leafs . The disc brakes are Tera - Flex , Uber expensive but worth it ... Stopping on ice has improved greatly ever since I upgraded that , also no more unwanted tire lock but still enough control that if you want to lock them you can . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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