Suspension up grades

[Merc69]

I am sure there is a thread on this in fragments.

Going with a Dana 60 Front and a 14 bolt rear..things to consider are
1 - front springs...stay with the factory heavy duty set up or something softer for more flex

2 - Front Shocks...Who, and what to use

3 - Cross over or high steering...What is best and where to get it

4 - New front driveshaft

5 - Is hydro-steering a wise move

6 - 14 bolt for the rear

7 - Locker type...considering a Detroit

8 - Spring perches need to be moved, new perches or other mods

9 - Rear shock mounts

10 - Rear springs...stock heavy duties or something softer for more flex

11 - Stock gas tank...will it be in the way

12 - Rear shocks..who and what model

13 - What eles have I forgotten

I figure this might bring it all together in one location. Thanks guys

[Bob Barry]

Which truck is this for??? You have three in your sig.

Anyway, I'm doing the similar upgrade, so going down the line:

1. Start with the stock springs. The weight of the D60 may improve your flex anyway.

2. Don't know; I'll be asking myself in a couple months.

3. I'll be doin high-steer, which is crossover plus relocating the tie-rod. No machining on a D60, since the kingpin cap has four bolts used to mount the steering-arms.

4. New front will be mandatory; high-angle, if possible.

5. Hydro-assist would be wise-move. Full Hydro is not DOT legal.

6. Of course. :D

7. Detroit is least likely to break.

8. New perches, and reinforce the frame at the attachment-point.

9. Be creative... smile.gif

10. I will be using stock springs

11. If it had an offset diff, there will likely be some contact with the driveshaft. I will be adding one to where the spare-tire sat.

12. Again, up in the air.

13. What transfer-case is this all going to be powered by?

[Merc69]

This is for the 87 Wag and using a 208 transfer case.

I was thinking the Detroit in the rear also as a cost matter. As for the front I don't know which way to go either a selectable locker or a limited slip.

With the 208 will I need to look at a different gas tank for this set up?