Hello, I am new here and I am sorry if I posted this in the wrong spot.  I have been watching this site for a good 8 months and decided its time I join in the posting.   Quick intro, my name is Scott, I am 23 years old and have a 1988 W100 with a 318.

Now for my questions.  I installed a 6inch tuff country lift last fall on my truck.  The back of the truck sits 2 inches higher than the front.  Is this normal with this lift?  I read the "how to" and I couldn't tell from the pictures how that RC sat.  If this is normal what are my options for raising the front up a little so its not as bad.  It doesnt have to be perfectly but close would be nice.

I also installed the included transfer case drop kit and after installing it the top of my distributor cap hit the firewall and broke a small piece off.  I have my replacement and havent replaced it yet.  My truck doesnt get driven much and with the cold weather I stayed inside a lot lol.  Now that things are warming up I am wanting to get to work on my truck again.  Has any one else installed the transfer case drop kit with a small block had this problem?

Also, when I ordered the kit it was missing some of the parts for the transfercase drop down kit, I drove the truck with out the drop kit installed and only used 4wd two times for only a few minutes when we had some snow and I needed 4wd.  I noticed a little vibration the first time but not the second time.  After installing the kit we had 2 major snow storms and I got to use my 4wd a lot and did not notice any problems.  If I raise the front up some more is this going to cause problems again?

I have a couple pictures of my truck but they are not the best to show you what I am talking about, they are just pictures of me messing around with the snow we got.  I will try to upload better ones to show you what I am talking about when I get time.

http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/imrighthere17/1988%20Dodge%20Ram/

Thanks

The rear are springs and factory blocks.  When installing I called Tuff Country to verify that this was correct.  I will try to get better pictures tonight when I get home.

The original rear blocks are cut at an angle to set the pinion angle. They do have add a leafs that i think give you 1-2" lift, you could add those to the front, as a matter of fact the Rough country lift i have on my 87 has 1 on one side in the front as per rough country.

No your right about the studs to much and you have to change them again. I think all the lift kits come with new ones, The rough country kit I got had studs long enough for 1 add a leaf. If I remember right they included them if your truck was ass end high to level it off.

The new springs will get "broken in" over time, sit a little lower, and ride a little bit smoother.  I wouldn`t know about the front drive shaft length issue or the add-a-leafs, as I have never had either.  I also don`t know about 440 clearance in an `80s model truck.

What did the t-case drop kit consist of?  If it was just an adaptor to clock it down a little, then I wouldn`t see how that would cause any problems.  See if you can figure out Why/where the drivetrain is twisting.  Then we might be able to figure out why.

If you cut down the factory blocks, I would do an inch at a time just to ensure that I didn`t overshoot.  You could get new blocks and it would be easier, but cutting yours down is free.  Plus if slohand is correct(I think he is), you would retain the factory tilt, helping your pinion angle with the lift.

I like this idea best so far, I have heard nothing but good things about your stuff.  How much would all the parts I need run me?  I would not be able to afford them right now but maybe in a month or two.


The t-case drop kit was just some round metal spaces and longer bolts to lower the crossmember.

And I think I am going to go with Jungles parts to raise the front up 2 inches.  I want to double check my measurements just to make sure I need to raise it 2 inches, I don't mind if the front is a little lower but not the other way around.

Thanks for the help guys.  I still got pictures coming.  I am just waiting for the rain to stop, its supposed to rain all weekend