For the two-wheel drive market, one of the most popular options to lift the front suspension of your rig are replacement lift spindles. One company that has a history of producing quality lift spindles for nearly all makes and models of two-wheel drive trucks is Fabtech Motorsports out of Chino, California.
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Can you lift a truck with spindles?
For the two-wheel drive market, one of the most popular options to lift the front suspension of your rig are replacement lift spindles. One company that has a history of producing quality lift spindles for nearly all makes and models of two-wheel drive trucks is Fabtech Motorsports out of Chino, California.
Can you put a spindle lift on a 4×4?
There are no lift spindles for a 4wd. There are no holes for the hubs. The spindles that come with a lift kit require the bracket that also comes with the kit and those spindles are just longer to fill in the gap.
How do you measure a lift spindle?
Registered. measure the distance from the frame to the axle on your truck and a stock truck. subtract the two and viola… you’ve got the lift height.
How long does it take to install lift spindles?
If it is a suspension lift kit, expect the actual installation time to take between 3-5 hours, sometimes six.
Can you put a leveling kit on a spindle lift?
What we can tell you is that stacking a leveling kit on top of a lift kit is not recommended by the lift kit manufacturers as you are modifying their product beyond its intended limits.
Will 2wd spindles work on a 4wd?
After the wheel bearing is moved down, it now sits directly in front of the lower control arm. If these spindles were put onto a 4wd truck, the front axle would now be running directly through the middle of the lower control arm, which is physically impossible.
What do spindles do on a truck?
In an automobile, the wheel spindle, sometimes simply called the spindle, is a part of the suspension system that carries the hub for the wheel and attaches to the upper and lower control arms. Spindles are carried by steering knuckles or “uprights”.
How do I tell how high my lift kit is?
Look at the front crossmembers for the lower control arms. Measure the distance from a lower control arm bolt to the factory control arm mounting hole above it. If your kit uses blocks in the rear instead of leaf springs, measure the size of the block. The rear of most kits will be 2-3 inches less lift than the front.
Is it hard to lift a truck yourself?
They install it themselves. Installing a lift kit is fairly straightforward. However, it’s also time consuming. It takes an experienced professional between 5 to 7 hours to install the kits.
How much does it cost to put a 4 inch lift on a truck?
With a professional, you might spend between $800 to $4000. Buying and installing a lift kit might cost between $400 to $4000 if you do it yourself. If getting it done from an expert, the price can range between $800 to $12,000.