Make Your Own Strut Spacer Lift

[Gduck24]

I am installing a level lift this weekend. It is the spacer up top. The ready lift looks like its the same spacer up top, and the lower is just a plate. Does anyone see why i couldn't cut my own lower spacer? Does anybody have dimensions on this peice? Would the dimensions be critical? Seems like you could almost use washers to do this. I dont have access to a machine shop but, i can cut a 3/8 plate of steel for this application.

[ryan_hermanutz]

You seriously want to stack washers on your 30+K truck? If you don't have the proper tools don't even try to do the job.

Edit: I fixed my spelling errors

[asilverblazer]

I dont see a reason why one couldn't cut their own out of some thick stock, I wouldn't use washers. You will also need some longer bolts. I would definately look at some lower spacers before proceeding.

[Gduck24]

You seriously want to stack washers on your 30+K truck? If you don't have the proper tolls don't even try to do the job.

 

 

I'm not considering that. I'm just saying its the same principle. These level lift kits look like a peice of plate aluminum, with no alignment markings or adjustments. I have plenty of plate around, and dont think buying it pre-cut is worth $50.

[ryan_hermanutz]

You seriously want to stack washers on your 30+K truck? If you don't have the proper tolls don't even try to do the job.

 

 

I'm not considering that. I'm just saying its the same principle. These level lift kits look like a peice of plate aluminum, with no alignment markings or adjustments. I have plenty of plate around, and dont think buying it pre-cut is worth $50.

 

 

 

Ok good. As for making one yourself, I would if I had access to a mill and the measurements for them.

[blackout07]

I am installing a level lift this weekend. It is the spacer up top. The ready lift looks like its the same spacer up top, and the lower is just a plate. Does anyone see why i couldn't cut my own lower spacer? Does anybody have dimensions on this peice? Would the dimensions be critical? Seems like you could almost use washers to do this. I dont have access to a machine shop but, i can cut a 3/8 plate of steel for this application.

 

 

Read this:

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=96022

[Gduck24]

I saw that, and pm'd the guy for a picture that i can read the dimensions, but haven't received a response. He also said he had to do some extra grinding to the piece.