This kit is for '85-'97 Ford Dana 60 axles using aftermarket front '73-'87 Chevy springs. Springs should be between 45-47 inch's in length. Or you can box the upper arm like the lower arm. Those will bolt right in, the only issue is the 208's use a cable driven speedometer and the 4L60E needs an electric speed signal to shift correctly. The latest option on the market is the Rough country lift kit arms. We currently have them installed and were able to net about 1. A spool is an option for vehicles which rarely see the street as they are a direct mechanical connection between both axle shafts.
Then tack hangers in place and set weight on the springs. The best choice for the lower control arm is Proforged. This needs to be fixed by welding in material to be boxed the pivot and make sure that the arm you are boxing has not already been deformed. Also check out the Almighty Dime build A basic idea on how we install these kits, The best way to do this is to install the springs on the axle, then the hangers on the springs, then set the vehicle on the hangers and figure where you want you axle center line to be. Glass fenders and bedsides are also another option along with Diversified Creations extended fender flares. Boondock also sells an armored bumper that can contain a winch through Synergyoffroad.
The autotrac was only an option in the blazers. Now to our favorite part. The stock stamped control arms are weak in design and are subject to deformation where the bushing is pressed through the two vertical pieces of the pivot on the arm. Also we have removed the front swaybar without issue and have had a much more comfortable ride and it handles much better offroad. The best option is to build sway bar disconnects. You can have custom delrin bushings made. Parts of this kit are made from durable materials which undergone precise engineering to ensure high quality and accurate fit.
Parts of this kit are made from durable materials which undergone precise engineering to ensure high quality and accurate fit. We have the parts you need, when you need them, and the staff that can steer you in the right direction to make your project a reality. This kit will hang the front axle, it does not address the rest of the steps included ie. The upper control arm there two choices: 1 Stock style balljoints such as Proforged 2 Fullsize balljoints in the instance that you have Rough Country control arms installed. This kit is unique in that it contains a steering support system that relieves some stress on the idler and pitman arm. The kit also included extended rear shackles, new torsion bar keys and upgraded shocks. While they have slightly different geometry, we have had great luck using them within the factory Z height spec.
Their frames drop down lower then curve up at the front and do not have a flat part to attach the spring hangers to. This is done to clear bigger tires, big tires rub the rear of the fender more than the front so moving the axle forward a little is beneficial. This affordable kit contains properly matched suspension components to meet your specific needs. Swaybar… The basic 4x4 S10 came with a front sway bar. Front axle shaft… Oldsmobile Bravada's came with a one piece front axle shaft instead of the slide collar found in all other S10 4x4 front axle housings that is weak. This affordable kit contains properly matched suspension components to meet your specific needs. However, we have found that often times a worn idler arm accelerates the wear of the pitman arm.
The energy suspension kit comes with presleeved lower control arm bushing but not upper bushings. This kit really improves the strength in the upper control arm area but some have experienced contact with the rim and the upper control arm. For full lockers there are several options including a selectable locker a full time locker or spool. Solid Axle Conversion Kits for '88-98 Chevy and newer trucks with the 88-98 body style If you're fed up with constantly replacing front end components, expensive lift kits, front axles that don't hold up to bigger tires or you just want the trail performance of a solid axle this kit is for you! The code G80 in your glove box means that your vehicle came with a factory automatic locking rear differential made by Eaton. These are available on our website. There is a brief description of axles listed below, there is a much more in depth writeup if you. Information supplied on this website should be verified by the user.
Outfitter Design does not accept liability or responsibility arising from damage caused by installing parts or doing modifications. The upper replacement bushings are prone to accelerated wear in that kit. Any of the holes that need to be drilled are all indented in the sheet metal from the factory. It includes replacement control arms that relieve the ball joints of extreme angle when the torsion bars are adjusted beyond Z-Height This is a calculated factory allowed height. The Rancho replacement shocks for the S10 are valved stiffer than the factory shocks. However, we feel that proforge now offers a longer lasting product. This affordable kit contains properly matched suspension components to meet your specific needs.
See Notes for parts combination. Steering This is another area with many options and a need to decide what your intended use of the vehicle is. This unit does wear out and will require a rebuild or replacement with a different unit. There were two different types of 231 manual shifted transfer cases, a linkage set up found on first gen body S10's and a cable set up found on second gen body s10s. The downside to this is that you cannot run a front swaybar as the tierods make contact with the swaybar link. Adding in any of our gear reduction systems is relatively easy, give use a call to discuss those options. A full locking differential will distribute 100 % of torque to both wheels.