How high?

greasemonkey · 10-04-2007, 03:06 PM

Does anyone know the biggest lift kit for the 1973/1993 Dodge fullsize pickup? Id love to lift my truck as high as it can go. It will never be road legal so clearance isnt an issue.

75K30 · 10-04-2007, 03:52 PM

Not too many companies are making springs or kits for trucks that are so old. also keep in mind that any manufacturer that makes a kit available for the general public have to stick to DOT requirements. This means that you will probably not find a lift that is too terribly big.
Many big vehicles are using custom springs made by custome spring builders, such as National, Atlas, or Deaver Spring companies.
Be prepared to sheel out some cash, custome springs are not cheap, and really do not flex all that great.
You can consider many many other options as an alternative to great bog old banana shaped springs.
Could also consider just measuring the spring eye openings and finding a spring from a late model truck that fits. Many companies will sell you just a spring without buying the whole kit.
For example; I use 99-04 Super Duty springs under all 73-79 ford F250 / 350's. They are within 1" of the early style spring, and are actually a very good riding spring.. These are also very available and less expensive than the older ones.
This is only an example. Springs do not know what is above or below them, so as long as you find a spring from a vehicle that is similar in weight, and has the same spring demensions, you have another alternative to consider.

10-04-2007, 03:06 PM	#1
greasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 624	How high? Does anyone know the biggest lift kit for the 1973/1993 Dodge fullsize pickup? Id love to lift my truck as high as it can go. It will never be road legal so clearance isnt an issue. __________________ Cummins 12 valve Turbo Diesel.

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10-04-2007, 03:52 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,291	Not too many companies are making springs or kits for trucks that are so old. also keep in mind that any manufacturer that makes a kit available for the general public have to stick to DOT requirements. This means that you will probably not find a lift that is too terribly big. Many big vehicles are using custom springs made by custome spring builders, such as National, Atlas, or Deaver Spring companies. Be prepared to sheel out some cash, custome springs are not cheap, and really do not flex all that great. You can consider many many other options as an alternative to great bog old banana shaped springs. Could also consider just measuring the spring eye openings and finding a spring from a late model truck that fits. Many companies will sell you just a spring without buying the whole kit. For example; I use 99-04 Super Duty springs under all 73-79 ford F250 / 350's. They are within 1" of the early style spring, and are actually a very good riding spring.. These are also very available and less expensive than the older ones. This is only an example. Springs do not know what is above or below them, so as long as you find a spring from a vehicle that is similar in weight, and has the same spring demensions, you have another alternative to consider.