Will this kit work for D-100?

[Bubb]

Looking to get a minor lift out of my truck, and this kit is the same price as new stock leaf springs anyway (fronts are shot). Only thing is, the kit states its for a W series and not D. Will it still work? Its the Skyjacker D200AK, 2-2.5" lift. Also, how bad will lifting the truck this much affect driveability, like handling, and gas mileage and such? Will I need to get an adjustable drag link?

Thanks,

Brad

[soopernaut]

I know of a few who have listed D200s but not sure about D100s. I didn't look at the kit but one thing that could be different would be bushing sizes for leafsprings. You'll have to figure out if you need to make changes to steering and brake lines.

[Rodger]

Brad

if you raise the unit with the 2.5" Lift you will still be driving
with worn out springs.

Contact http://www.springsnthings.com/ or any place near you
that makes springs. if you have what you have now "re-arched"
you will be addressing the same problem next summer.




Rodger & Gabby
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[EarlKann]

Rodger, you may not have looked, but the kit he is referring to is actually a pair of new leaf springs that have approx 2" more arch than stock.

I used SkyJacker springs on lifestyle 4x4's before and was happy with them. As far as them going on a D100, I would guess that they could indeed be made to work, though there may be some steering and other minor issues as Soop said.

[Rodger]

Earl

You are correct about me "not lookin". with-out the link to
show what it is one can get and only him saying, "... a 2.5" lift",
I only saw what I read.

Thanks for pointing that out to me.




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[Seff]

what bout flipping the shackles?

[Bubb]

The actual lift of the truck isnt that important to me. I would be happy if the truck was just level. (the drivers side is 2" lower than the passenger side). This kit is over $100 cheaper than what springs and things quoted me for replacement front springs. That's why I'm looking at this route.

Brad