I currently have the Skyjacker 4.5" lift kit, and I would like to go down to a 2" leveling kit. The kit I have uses 4.5" springs, new track bar and relocation bracket, control arms, dropped pitman arm, shocks, and dual steering stabilizers. I would like to use someones 2" springs, an adjustable track bar, and possibly a bracket. Does anybody know if the Skyjacker bracket will accept a 3rd Gen style adjustable track bar from somewhere like Thuren, Solid Steel, or Lorenz? I like the idea of eliminating the ball joint, but I am not opposed to using one if I have to. Basically, I need your suggestions on a track bar, springs, and shocks for a 2" leveling kit. I use my truck as a daily driver, so I want something that will ride smooth on the street.

 

No ideas, huh?

 

The 4.5" Skyjacker bracket is designed for a 2nd gen bar. So, you would lose that and have to use a 3rd gen conversion bracket for he 3rd gen bar or one of the other 2nd gen options out there.

I feel the 2" and 4.5" ride about the same to me.

Dave

 

Which second gen bar are you referring to? My Skyjacker bar does not use the ball joint style end like the stocker. It has a bushing like the third gen bar.

 

I emailed Don at Thuren and Russell at Solid Steel. Don has never seen the Skyjacker bracket I have, but I sent him pics and he will get back to me about how it will work with his bar.

 

Without seeing the bracket, it's hard to say what you have. The SkyJacker bracket uses the stock 2nd gen bar.

Dave

 

Here is the kit on Summit's site.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

 

So, whatcha going to do this your current 4.5" SkyJacker kit? I might be instrested in it.

 

I will keep everything but the springs and dropped pitman arm, I think.

 

I apologize. I forgot about the Skyjacker aftermarket bar.

I am unsure if it's the same dimension as the 3rd gen bar or not on the poly end. Maybe someone that has done the conversion would know.

Might be as simple as that.

Dave

 

Are you getting rid of the coils and leafs, or are you gonna keep the AAL's in the back? That might look pretty good. I kind of like the raked stance.

 

I am going to keep the add-a-leaves for now. The coils, of course, will be replaced with 2" coils. It sits kind of low in the rear now, so it may actually be level. Anyone know where to get a set of really nice riding 2" lift coils?

 

D45's. I think I've just seen some in the classifieds for sale.

 

Those would be 4". D25's are 2".
http://www.skyjacker.com/products/pr...model=QUAD+CAB

 

OOP's. I thought some people around used the D45's in place of the 2" spring spacers. But I must have been mistaken. My bad......