Nkloubec Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Looking to achieve the nose high look of these trucks , is it blocks under the front leaf springs, I've been told it's not a safe thing but.... Anyone know how to safely do this??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Probably springs and either a 3 or 4 inch blocks. How is your truck set up now? What spring rate? Post a picture of the current suspension. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper123 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Yes Post a picture of the current suspension. Quote MI Container Freight Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 reset the springs in a press at least thats what I would do how cool is this one a great shot of a working truck Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Seems like a normal front end heigth to me.The green truck probably rides on 12.00R 24.5's wich are tall.Both my R's have blocks of about 3 or 4" between the beam and the springs and I'd bet that's from the factory.The pics show the front axle off R688 of late 80's wich was parted out. You can see them blocks. Note the paint is always the same. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Good example Vlad.I am sure it also has something to do with how heavy the front end is also, if it is a 12k front axle it will sit a lot different than a 20K especially with no load and not worn out. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 They could have trimmed the fender wells too I notice they all have fender extensions maybe because of wider tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 That blue R is kick butt nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdog405 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You can also have a spring shop (or do it yourself) put two or three short plates under your spring pack and run the center bolt through them and your spring pack. This will give you some lift safely ,with out affecting ride . I did this to the 20k front springs and added one leaf to 3 of my ex hood western stars to clear 425 front tires . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Seems like a normal front end heigth to me.The green truck probably rides on 12.00R 24.5's wich are tall.12X24 rims on that one. they are split rims on that truck..24.5 are one piece rims. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 12X24 rims on that one. they are split rims on that truck..24.5 are one piece rims.Good eye! Agree By the word I once figured out that actually 12.00-24 tube tyres and 11.00R24.5 tubless have absolutely the same inside diameter. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 yup,a lot of people do not realize that.a 12 24.5 is almost 1 inch taller than a 11 24.5 and has a much higher weight rating.i run 12 24.5 rubber on the 05 CV713. makes a big difference in the way the truck rides. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I felt the same when put 11R24.5 on my R-model in place of 11R22.5's.Might think about 12R24.5's but the only offer was 11's to fit 24.5 wheels. Or smaller ones. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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