my father has a 81 chevy 1 ton dually standard cab 2wd camper special. it has insane leafs in the rear, and a huge camper. this thing handles ridiculously well for the size of camper in it!
Its looking like the truck will eventually become mine. add to this that we are going to be starting hunting this year. and with a little luck, every year until he cant any longer.
i would like to convert it to 4x4, and was thinking the budget 52" swap would be a better ride. but my concern is with the roll in turns. ive read every 52/56 swap thread possible, and it seems rather consistent that the 52's roll more in turns. and im the kind of guy to do a crossover swap at the same time. so a factory sway bar is not an option. so here are my questions.
-if i add say, 2 leafs, to the 52's, will it be "enough" to counter the sway? 3?
-thoughts on an aftermarket swaybar? do they make one thats gonna hold up?
-would i be better off looking at custom front leafs?
this doesnt need to flex a great deal, im mostly looking for better ride comfort and durability while handling as best as it can. a 4" lift is not ideal, and maybe i can come up with a way to french the springs for less lift. i would prefer just a 2" lift, enough to clear some 255/85-16's.
thanx for any input you all can offer. hope to here from those who have done the swap and have first hand handling experience.
joe
Its looking like the truck will eventually become mine. add to this that we are going to be starting hunting this year. and with a little luck, every year until he cant any longer.
i would like to convert it to 4x4, and was thinking the budget 52" swap would be a better ride. but my concern is with the roll in turns. ive read every 52/56 swap thread possible, and it seems rather consistent that the 52's roll more in turns. and im the kind of guy to do a crossover swap at the same time. so a factory sway bar is not an option. so here are my questions.
-if i add say, 2 leafs, to the 52's, will it be "enough" to counter the sway? 3?
-thoughts on an aftermarket swaybar? do they make one thats gonna hold up?
-would i be better off looking at custom front leafs?
this doesnt need to flex a great deal, im mostly looking for better ride comfort and durability while handling as best as it can. a 4" lift is not ideal, and maybe i can come up with a way to french the springs for less lift. i would prefer just a 2" lift, enough to clear some 255/85-16's.
thanx for any input you all can offer. hope to here from those who have done the swap and have first hand handling experience.
joe