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as for the 1 1/4 ton i think the shackle flip will work for rear and should keep load capacity because its the same springs, and you don't need too much load capacity on the front, most weight is on rear axle when towing/trailering.hndrsonj said:If my memory is correct the M1009 uses the standard Blazer springs. However the M1008 is 1 1/4 ton and uses special springs as does the standard civilian 1 ton chevrolet. Unless you are using lift blocks in the back and an add a leaf or having the springs re-arched in the front, you will lose load carrying capacity.
Did you run into any problems with the front springs? i heard that springs will not work with the stock bumper on a M1008.mcne2026 said:I just finished installing a lift on my M1009. I went with the ORD 4" Shackle Flip and 2" EZ Ride Tuff Country springs for the rear. 4" Tuff Country EZ Ride Springs for the front. I had the stock RIMs powdercoated black and put 35" MT Baja Claw Radials. They clear the rear when fully stuffed. I had to trim a few inches of fender for the fronts to fit stuffed, but they fit fine without trim when it was on road or easy trails. You will also need brake lines. You could go with just 6" springs in the rear, but the shackle flip gives a better ride on road. But, the shackle flip is a BIG pain in the bum to install on a M1009, but worth it to me. The whole install took about 10 hours.
i assumed they were different, but i figured the military didnt change too much from the base chevys, guess i was wrong. so has anyone lifted a M1008 and are there conflicts with the bumper and springs?hndrsonj said:The 1008 is completely different from a 1009.
I HAVE A SUPERLIFT KIT!!!!gt1009 said:If I'm not mistaken, the m1008 is a 1 1/4 ton truck. Just keep that in mind when you are buying your lift kit. CCATLETT44 has the 6 inch skyjacker lift on his m1008, and it looks great with his 35's.
I would go with the ext. lines from a guy on www.coloradok5.com, he is in the vendor section. his username is shane74. The lines are $45 ea. They are beefy, and the std. ones that he sells are good for 6-8" of lift.ultim8gamr said:Does anyone know a good company to go through for extended brake lines? and has anyone gotten away with the stockers for a bit? or is it too much with a 4" lift? They all seem pricey, but for safety, $1xx isn't bad at all.
John
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