How do I measure to check for stock suspension lift, etc?

[Unregistered]

How do I measure to see if I have stock suspension lift? What do I look for? (Front and back). Body lift is stock and I am considering putting in a 2 " body lift and possibly a suspension lift way down the road.

My main question is how much modification will be needed to do this? I have a 1974 with 302 and C4 auto tranny. Really, the only reason I want to do this is to give me a little more tire clearance and be able to fit the double shock hoops if the future if I decide to go that way. (Are the shock hoops worth it?)

Lastly, if I go with a the larger rear gas tank, what specfically do I need to do before or after the body lift. Which tank will work best?

Thanks! Sorry for all the questions. You guys that share your know how are very appreciated!

 

[Jeepster]

for stock, measure from the top of the axle to the bottom of the frame. should be 6" I think.

Dan

 

[TexasBronco]

for a body lift you will need to re-adjust your gas filler necks, legthen the c4 shifter if it is on the column, make sure all your wires reach. As for a suspension lift you pretty much just put in new coils, add -a leaf, and longer shocks. If you go for 3 1/2 or bigger you need to weld on a drop trac brackect, and install a drop pitman. The BEST gas tank is from BC Broncos. It is 24 gallons super strong and mounts in such a way that it will slide up against your floor with a body lift.

 

[slyjki]

for stock, measure from the top of the axle to the bottom of the frame. should be 6" I think.

Dan

I believe stock is 7"

 

[Jeff B]

TEXASBRONCO & SLYJKI,

We talking about stock suspention size or something else? ;D

Well, which is it anyway? 6 or 7 inch factory lift? Whose got the right answer?

 

[slyjki]

stock and Im pretty sure that it is 7''

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

And front or rear? The measurments aren't the same.

 

[slyjki]

my number is for the front