I have searched around, obviously found a lot of SAS info, but no info for going LOW.

Im looking to SAS my truck, 95 1500 4x4. Just how low can you go? what are some suggestions to go about it. im looking to do 4" or less of lift over stock - yes and that is a maximum. what are the clearance issues?

Im thinking a setup with...
low profile front spring hanger.
shackle hangers moved up the frame as high as possible.
low lift springs.
Spring over.
Steering - drag link connected to tie rod, like many stock applications. or z link under springs, or will regular crossover work with such low lift?

any input here is greatly appreciated, im at a turning point now, my 10 bolt is :nuke: ,do i waste the $$$ and go 14b Sf 6 lug rear and call it a day, or go 8 lug 14bFF/60. If its possible to go low, im going to build it the way it should have been.

Check this out: http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=661346

One problem you will run into is your engine/control arm crossmember being in the way of your springs. You can knotch it on the corners, or cut the whole thing out and build a new one.

In my opinion, it will be easier to keep it low if you go with coil springs/radias arms.

Also, the front crossmember will not get in the way.

3 Link OR Radius Arms can probley keep it as low as possible.Then use X over.

Speaking from experience, I'd make a new crossmember and cut out the factory one. It can be much cleaner and you can have better access to things like the pitman arm if you build something new.

Let us know how it goes! I've often wondered for a tow rig (which by your sig it looks like it is) if a dana 44 would be a better way to go because it's cheaper and you don't have to address death wobble (like you do often times with kingpin 60's) for 35's or less.

Take a look at one of the newer Chevy work trucks with the leaf spring/ beam front axle.
The shackle is in the front and the upper pivot bolt is up inside the front frame horns. You could move the shackle to the back and still open up the bottom of the front of the frame and bolt the front spring eye inside the frame. This would be way out in front where the tow hooks bolt in. Then mount up a rear shackle bracket or crossmember. This would be about the lowest you could go. This is how I am thinking about doing my 93 when I get around to it. I will remove the whole front crossmember as mentioned above also and weld in one slightly forward but up between the frame rails. Done right with the proper bushings, spacers and fabrication it could work real well and keep the front spring eyes just up inside the front of the frame. I am also looking into those work truck front springs brackets and shackles. The springs are long and flexy, but not much travel as I recall. I think you could solid mount the front of the spring move the shackle to the back and have the springs rebuilt with more arc and it might work.

do a spring under using a jeep J10/20 front axle from the mid 70s.. might have to change out one tube on the drivers side, but it should let you put the springs under the axle. This would let you put the axle on the frame if you wanted.... not that I would.

if you decide to go with ford radius arms, you can adjust the height by modifying the mounting for the coil buckets, and get some cool variable rate springs for it or go to coilovers. look at the Cage site for coils and radius arms.

didnt redman run 42's with 2" of lift with that body style?

Yes, reddman used 2 inch superlift springs and ran 42 TSLs. If you search his name you will find his build thread.

A nice clean build here.....we're still waitin' for pics though.....

http://www2.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=661346

I checked out that build, its almost exactly what I would like to do, i might try to go an inch or 2 lower if possible. Hopefully he can get some detailed pics posted up.

That tahoe is exactly how I want my suburban to sit. Only mine is a 3/4 ton. Any suggestion on leaf springs for the front that would keep it around that height?

Any reason why some 4" lift springs for an older 3/4 ton chevy wouldn't work?

It's a tow rig, and will be driven quite often.

-Tim

Stock 52" blazer rears can net you 4" of life on these trucks.. still nice and low but gives you just enough to make a big difference.