Can you do a spindle lift on a 4×4?

There are no lift spindles for a 4wd. There are no holes for the hubs. The spindles that come with a lift kit require the bracket that also comes with the kit and those spindles are just longer to fill in the gap.

Will 2wd lift spindles work on a 4wd?

you cannot run 2wd lift spindles on a 4wd unless you dont care about having 4wd.

Do spindle lifts keep factory ride?

In addition, unlike coil spacers or replacement lift-coils, you do not need a spring compressor and spindle lifts do not alter the factory ride quality of the vehicle because the factory spring rate is not changing at all from stock.

Do you need longer shocks with a spindle lift?

Remember that a spindle or bodylift do NOT affect shock length as a spindle will only move the wheel location down for more lift,and a body lift makes the body sit above the frame 2-3 inches more while not effecting suspension parts either.

Can I lift my truck with just spindles?

You don’t really need to lift the back if you only do the spindles, it almost levels the trucks out. This could save you some cash now, so you can save for a full lift kit later on.

Do 4wd trucks have spindles?

On a 4wd truck with IFS (independent front suspension) , the front axles attach to the differential at one end, and run through the wheel bearing on the spindle at the other end. Our lift spindles achieve their 3”, 3.5”, or 4” lift by relocating the trucks wheel bearing down this same 3”, 3.5” or 4” distance.

Are spindle lifts bad?

Spindle lifts are good because they don’t stiffen the ride, don’t have to change shocks ( most trucks) and there easy to install. Can’t think of any negatives.

What does a lifted spindle do?

well, to my knowledge: a spindle lift is just an aftermarket spindle for 2wd trucks that moves the position of where the hub mounts(lower by however much, to give a lift) in relation to the control arms.

Is a spindle lift good?

Spindle lifts are good because they don’t stiffen the ride, don’t have to change shocks ( most trucks) and there easy to install.

Are 2WD and 4wd spindles the same?

The 2wd has the reluctor ring pressed in the back as a part of the hub/rotor assembly with the corresponding sensor bolting to the back of the spindle, where as the 4wd has the sensor as part of the bearing hub and is replaceable with the unit.

How do spindle lifts work?

Registered. stephan said: A spindle lift kit is simply new spindles for your truck that have the spindle located lower on the steering knuckles, (thus raising your truck) & the steering arms located higher on the knuckles so as to bring the tie rods back to stock geometry.

What is a drop bracket lift?

Essentially with a drop bracket, the front-rear suspension crossmember of the frame is cut out, and new crossmembers are added. The purpose of the new crossmembers are to lower the front differential so your front axles (CV’s) are more level with the front hubs so there’s less wear.