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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Weight Jacks In Front

I know that there’s a couple of people here that have done it, and some that have some experience with the parts… I’m considering cutting out the front spring pocket and installing weight jacks, with the threaded rod coming through the frame rails, adjustable from inside the engine compartment. Any idea how much height they add to the spring package? Suggestions on parts to use? Pics? Links?
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Re: Weight Jacks In Front

I put them in the stock k-member
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...g-vetruck.html
Berk put them in an aftermarket k-member
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...00lbs-its.html

I used Eibach 9.5" tall 5.5" OD 850# springs
Used this swivel cup weight jack
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/AFCO-S...bly,23487.html
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/WEIGHT...LATE,6509.html

I think you could easily use a 10.5" spring. I did everything from underneath - then ran at the track. One month later, started a LS2 swap and added/clean up some welds from up top. Swap time would be optimal time to do it, but not necessary. I did it on my back under jack stands. I used a cutting wheel, then an air chisel to cut the rind. Highly recommend increment cutting the rind, then hammer flat for welding like I show in my thread.
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Re: Weight Jacks In Front

Old picture I saved from a thread on here.



Just uploaded a few other photos that might be helpfull that Ive saved.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/misc/weightjacks/
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Re: Weight Jacks In Front

The weight jacks pictured are ground control units.

http://www.ground-control-store.com/...hp/II=20/CA=86

I've had a set installed for years.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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Re: Weight Jacks In Front

I like the ground contol weight jacks I have had them for years. I did change the ones on the back to my own design this year much easier to adjust.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 10:05 AM
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Re: Weight Jacks In Front

I used the same weight-jack/swiveler TEDSgrad used except I used Speedway springs as well. Same size etc. I did add a section of pipe to the hole in the frame rail in an effort to strengthen it some.
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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Re: Weight Jacks In Front

I love the irony of these boards. When you go to that link, you will see a ways down where Blyth in post #27 gives a link to this thread where I am RTFC.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/su...ght-jacks.html (Ground Control Weight Jacks)

Crossfire- Im sure you still have no clue what I was talking about, and you probably never will. I love experts that later come ask for help on the same subject.

But hey, good luck
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