SBpunk Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I know this is probably a stupid question that's been asked a few times but has anyone cut and rewelded the rear shackles to fit XJ springs? In my head it makes sense since there are way more leaf spring options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 that's quite a lot of sheetmetal work just to avoid a little bit of money. :dunno: remember, it's not like we are completely devoid of both stock and lifted options. they simply cost a little more than other rigs' parts because our trucks are rarer and the market share is smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I got the hell creek metric ton pack. And couldn't be happier. I've hauled a full load of cord wood and multiple 3/4 loads of gravel and its handled it like a dream boat. Worth the money for the simplicity for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsmith Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I got the hell creek metric ton pack. And couldn't be happier. I've hauled a full load of cord wood and multiple 3/4 loads of gravel and its handled it like a dream boat. Worth the money for the simplicity for me. I'm sure that is a great pack but the HC MT pack is a stock height spring, correct? I believe the OP, and me vicariously through him, is looking for a 1-2" lift over stock at a lower price. I know the GS MT spring pack is a little higher than stock but this GW pack is about $150 less... if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I got the hell creek metric ton pack. And couldn't be happier. I've hauled a full load of cord wood and multiple 3/4 loads of gravel and its handled it like a dream boat. Worth the money for the simplicity for me. I'm sure that is a great pack but the HC MT pack is a stock height spring, correct? I believe the OP, and me vicariously through him, is looking for a 1-2" lift over stock at a lower price. I know the GS MT spring pack is a little higher than stock but this GW pack is about $150 less... if it works. they are stock height springs, that being said though.... going from stock 2wd springs and stock shocks to metric springs (~+2in), 1" shackle (+1) and bilstien 5100 shocks (~+1) I'm roughly 4" over what I was before. I measured my ride height (axle to frame) as about 11.5" currently. and I believe factory 2wd was around 7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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