Vvcriticalvv Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I currently have 3inch re curved springs in the back of my 88. I want to go soa but I don't it to have too much lift. And I need to know how high it will need to be in the front to sit level or close to it. I heard soa adds 5-6.5 inches. Ideally I'd like about 6.5 inches and I really don't have the funds to buy new "stock springs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 A SOA conversion adds closer to 5-1/2" than 6-1/2". You can do the math yourself. Assuming no change to the springs or the shackles, you are adding the thickness of the spring pack, the diameter of the axle tube, and twice the offset of the spring perches. If your springs have been re-arched (is that what you mean by "recurved"?) to provide 3 inches of lift, after a SOA you'll have around 8-1/2" to 9" of lift, total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vvcriticalvv Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 I'll have to measure again. Last time I measured and counted I got 8 inches. I was told my springs were "3 inch re curved" 3 years ago so I don't really know for sure. How about removing a spring? Is that an option. I really don't feel like rolling another vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 car-part.com is a junkyard search engine that might be of help with locating used springs (and other parts) :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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