What size lift do I have?

[JoshuaDeBoard]

Can you guys determine what lift I have by these pics? How do I know if I need new shocks? Its like riding a horse(really stiff). and Im taking it everything that has a residue of red paint still on it is a skyjacker aftermarket part?

 

[JoshuaDeBoard]

some more pics

 

[JoshuaDeBoard]

and the rest

 

[Merc225hp]

5 inch skyjacker

 

[BlackMagnum2000]

What size tires are on that? Gives me a better idea of how tall. It's either a Skyjacker 5" or 7" kit. I'm leaning towards 7" like mine. Also part of the reason it rides so bad is the dual shocks and the Skyjacker shocks don't ride very well. Although if they're blown it won't help either

 

[JoshuaDeBoard]

35x12.50x15

 

[Merc225hp]

Sj 7" lift with short arms ????

 

[BlackMagnum2000]

Sj 7" lift with short arms ????

You told me 7" after my previous owner told me 6 .. lol

 

[BBartow]

Yep definitely a 5" Skyjacker kit

Finally someone who knows what to take pics of

 

[Johnn123]

Most definitely a 5" skyjacker.

How refreshing to have someone post pics of the proper parts AND of a proper lift! I don't see any spacers or blocks

 

[Merc225hp]

You told me 7" after my previous owner told me 6 .. lol

U have 7 inch lift, why you have short arms ?? Might be an old kit.

 

[BlackMagnum2000]

U have 7 inch lift, why you gave short arms ?? Might be an old kit.

Most likely. Was on the truck well before I got it.

Anyways, back on subject. Definitely agree with the rest, 5" Skyjacker

 

[JoshuaDeBoard]

any suggestions on how to know if a shock is bad?

 

[Johnn123]

Generally you feel every single little bump in the road. But seeing as you have 35x12.5s and dual shocks its gonna ride really hard regardless. You should consider upgrading to Bilstein 5100s.

 

[bassslayer25]

They might not be bad but you should replace them considering how rusty looking they are. I have 5100's and they are good. Pricey but good.

 

[dodge dude94]

Could always remove one shock per side and see what happens.

 

[JoshuaDeBoard]

man those are a pretty penny!!! I mean is there a need to change them if their not collapsed? On another note, are these 35x12.50 tires to much? Ive blown 2 moog u-joints in 2-3 months on the same side and now a axle seal is leaking...from what I watched on youtube they are a nonsense to change being on the inside of the pig. so just thought maybe 33's might be better? opinions??

 

[Johnn123]

man those are a pretty penny!!! I mean is there a need to change them if their not collapsed? On another note, are these 35x12.50 tires to much? Ive blown 2 moog u-joints in 2-3 months on the same side and now a axle seal is leaking...from what I watched on youtube they are a nonsense to change being on the inside of the pig. so just thought maybe 33's might be better? opinions??

Try none Moog parts. Moog is junk, their quality is gone since they got sold to some chinese company. Just go to your local parts store and get the lifetime warranty premium parts.

35's on a Dana 44 will lead to increased front end wear, but shouldn't be at that rate.

 

[Gr8bawana]

One other thing to consider about the ride is your tire pressure.
My idiot brother-in-law has his tires inflated to 80psi all the time because that is what it says on the side wall for max psi. He doesn't believe me when I told him that was the reason his tires are wearing so badly in the center.

 

[BlackMagnum2000]

Moog is pure junk nowadays. Try Spicer u joints