Coil Spring conversion from leaf front end - Diesel Forum

Bacon104 · 02-19-2008, 12:36 AM

Who has done the conversion to coil suspension for their 99+ with leaf springs up front. I know Tru Track makes one and Full Traction makes a 4-link coil front end. I have a 8" Fab Tech leaf suspension lift that rides like a submarine on a bumpy freeway.
Anyone who has done the conversion how do you like it? Is it lifted?

**DCSpecial** · 02-19-2008, 01:05 AM

I don't have one on my truck......been thinking about doing the Full Traction though.

Everyone that I know who has one is very pleased with the Full Traction conversion kit.

A few pics that I have of some of the ones that Jesse at FarmboyFabrications.com has installed and/or sold:

StrokerSix · 02-19-2008, 09:10 AM

We did the SkyJacker 8" "Z-link" conversion kit on a buddies '04 and he is really happy with it. The cost on it was quite a bit cheaper than the rest, I think shipped to the door was somewhere around $2700 a year and half ago.

Product Search - Skyjacker

**DCSpecial** · 02-19-2008, 02:07 PM

The main downfall of the Z-link is the caster change that occurs during suspension travel. If it's a mainly street driven it won't be as noticeable.

xenonx1 · 02-20-2008, 05:02 AM

I run the 8" Fabtech coilover 4 link conversion. I am happy with it.
Now I need to soften up the rear.

cheks73 · 02-21-2008, 10:20 AM

how much does that full traction conversion run, couldn't find a price on their website

**DCSpecial** · 02-21-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cheks73

how much does that full traction conversion run, couldn't find a price on their website

Since you are in TX, you could check with Truck Toyz down in McAllen, TX 888-PRO-TOYZ

I believe it's still ~$2500 for the front 4-link setup, plus whatever coilovers you pick (most 2.5" coilovers are going to be in the ~$1300 range for the pair).