AWESOME! I got the Overlands 2inch b-lift and shackles for Christmas! Its on and it looks good. But, I would like to get alittle more height. For the front I know I can just adjust the torsion keys for another 3/4 of a inch. But what do I do for the rear? Im only looking for a inch. Do I get add-a-leafs, then change the spring mounting hole on the shackle? I would hate to get rid of my brand new shackles all together and use just an add-a-leaf.
Also. I now have some moderate vibration due to the altered pinion angle. Should I just get the 4* shim since Im looking to get more height?
Thank you for your support
JQ
Last edited by stomp13 on Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:59 am, edited 1 time in total.
99 Astro LS AWD. 200k. Overlands 2inch lift. No name 29inch LT tires.
Get the add-a-leaf and adjust the shackle to the height you need. You may be able to go back to the stock shackle and this will rid you of your vibrations. Otherwise you will need to add shims to correct pinion angle.
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LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Get the add-a-leaf and adjust the shackle to the height you need. You may be able to go back to the stock shackle and this will rid you of your vibrations. Otherwise you will need to add shims to correct pinion angle.
What Dean said....
I went through the exact same thing....middle hole on shackle!BTW
1999 LS AWD 3" Lift,4.10's,Snowplow,9500lb Ramsey winch
SoCalli V8 wrote:About needing 1 more inch.... the Smurf should be about to chime in right now.
As this has been his life-long dream....
Hmmm I still have not figured out if I have vibrations and dont know about it but I went the shackle + add-a-leaf + re-arch stock springs to get the lift I wanted. No angle shims used at all. Last week was up in the 160kph range and she shook a bit in the back but that is expected in rain with my AT tires I think Nothing alarming at all. Give it a try!
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh? Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Not yet. I still haven't gotten around to mounting the 29inch no name tires. Also the weather has been really nasty, so my van is dirty as all get out.
My van is a all white LS, with the stock chrome steel wheels. So nothing special, but I will post pics.
Thank you everyone for the input, Im going to order the Overland add-a-leaf and shims Friday.
99 Astro LS AWD. 200k. Overlands 2inch lift. No name 29inch LT tires.
After you get the lift you want, don't forget a 4 wheel alignment. This is a must to help eliminate extra tire wear, reduce wearing out steering parts (especially idler arms) and eliminate steering wheel vibrations.
Nothing alarming at all. Give it a try!
