lift options when i already have a spring over lift kit?

so as some of you know i completed the Mercedes diesel swap this weekend. long story short i need more suspension lift it properly clear the oil pan.

Trick is i already have a spring over lift......i think a 2.5" or so? ive got 33's


So would the springs for a bigger lift be custom or? Are some springs stiffer than others to help prevent age sagging etc etc as the diesel is heavy as a 350 chevy.

 

The 350 Chevy is not heavy, as engines from that era go. The original F-head is no lightweight.

What kind of springs do you have now? Did you do the spring over, or did a PO?

 

unless your springs are pretty worn out and flat, being spring over puts you closer to 5-6" of lift.

However, if it really is only 3" of lift, it sounds as though your springs are worn. If that is the case, getting replacement springs, or having your springs re-arced could get you enough clearance. However, when you get to 5+ inches of lift, you begin to run into serious driveshaft issues.

 

not sure on the springs etc. Previous Owner did it.

 

my springs do appear to be worn out and weak.

 

At 563 lbs, a 617 is heavier than an all-iron sbc and a lot heavier than an sbc with a few aluminum parts. As to the springs, are they still the 1.75" cj springs or wrangler springs? In either case, a set of say, 2.5" lift springs, should do the trick.

 

im using the om616....im not sure about the springs.... i know they look old and wore out....i think ill be taking the springs to an expert to have this done as im not sure what this setup is off of and they can just match it up to what i need.

 

I got to ask: How are you getting into this thing? Springboard and a running start?

 

ha. lol.

yeah it stands up there. but im 6'5 so its a little easier "grab the roll bar and pull yourself in" method

 

I stand a hair under 5'6". That is why mine got lowered 5 inches, so I can get into the silly thing. It used to be so hi I could roll under my steps on my crawler to do the level checks in the Tranny and TC.

 

we are at the complete opposite ends of the spectrum my friend. im so freakin big(ex bodybuilder/ball player) i cant hardly fit under anything without fear of getting stuck and having to bench the thing off me to get out(dont ask)

 

well i dropped the cj5 off at les schwabb to get it inspected and have them take measurements to figure out what to do for new springs/lift so we can get the oil pan off the diff. will find out more tomorrow.