1500 vs 2500 vs 3500 suspension

[nighttrain33]

Just a really quick question. I am still getting used to the site and the search function, so bear with me.

 

I just wanted to know if the suspensions of the the 1/2, 3/4, and 1 tons are interchangeable. I just want t a little more clearance and ride height, but not as much as I would get with a lift. Thanks!

 

-Shane

[Jacqson]

Just a really quick question.  I am still getting used to the site and the search function, so bear with me.

 

I just wanted to know if the suspensions of the the 1/2, 3/4, and 1 tons are interchangeable.  I just want t a little more clearance and ride height, but not as much as I would get with a lift.  Thanks!

 

-Shane

 

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I'm pretty sure the eye to eye spring measurement on all the NBS trucks is the same(64") except for the 1/2 ton RCSB. As far as front suspension, all the trucks under 8600GVW should be the same and anything over that is the same. The front suspension is not interchangeable between 1/2 and 3/4, 1 ton, however the rear springs are as long as you have the same eye to eye measure as the vehicle you are removing them from except as noted.

[Codeman]

No, the ifs front ends are not interchangeable. You can get couple inches of lift in the front from Ford Keys to level out your truck or even go a little higher. In the back you can either use an aal, a larger block, or I hear that you can get an inch or two using hd springs(measure eye to eye distance like he said). These will give you anywhere from about 1-3 inches.

 

I would personally just put on a 3 inch body lift(some years have a 2 inch one). With this you keep the stock ride qualities.

 

I have Ford Keys, 3 inch body lift, and 33's. I love it!

[nighttrain33]

No, the ifs front ends are not interchangeable.  You can get couple inches of lift in the front from Ford Keys to level out your truck or even go a little higher.  In the back you can either use an aal, a larger block, or I hear that you can get an inch or two using hd springs(measure eye to eye distance like he said).  These will give you anywhere from about 1-3 inches.

 

I would personally just put on a 3 inch body lift(some years have a 2 inch one).  With this you keep the stock ride qualities.

 

I have Ford Keys, 3 inch body lift, and 33's.  I love it!

 

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Thanks for the replys from both of you. The reason why I was asking is because I would like to keep my truck as stock looking as possible and just mod the motor. I will look into some kind of lift kit then I guess.

 

-Shane