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Well right now, it is the stock suspension, and within the last few days am experiencing some wavering / friction /pulling to the right at freeway speeds. I am hoping it's just a wheel bearing <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

So I would like to fix that at the same time that I upgrade the suspension and wheels. I don't know anyone that I would trust to do it (the lift kit) correctly.

Here is another question: When I bought the Rodeo, they said one of the leaf springs was broken in the rear so will the upgraded suspension take care of that or will I need to buy a whole new OTHER set of rear leaf springs ? I see that the kits say "HELPER SPRINGS" ?

EDIT: Another stupid question but would you recommend a 2.5" exhaust cutout to free up the exhaust (I'm about to do a search on this anyways) ?

Any info appreciated ! !


If one of your leaf springs is broken I would go ahead and replace the whole pack. Darlington Offroad has a full new spring pack for sale.

I wouldn't have a shop do this install. Most of the shops that I talked to didn't like the idea of doing a T-bar crank to gain lift...however, that is the only option we have for a suspension lift. The lift kit is extremely easy, and if you get a new spring pack it is even easier. All you would need is a jack, some jackstands, and some wrenches(17mm, 14mm, 24mm, and 27mm are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.

Good luck

Steve

'97 Rodeo
3.2L V6
DOR 3" lift, 3"BL, DOR Boulder Bars, Tera-Low's, 33x10.5,Surco Safari Rack, Cobra CB, Rancho 9000's....andnNow with Half-Doors for the summer