Lift kits, measured from top of axle tube to bump stop brackets. In the rear, if your truck lacks a bump stop bracket, measure to the frame and subtract 1/2 of an inch.



Remember that variations will always exist. Some trucks weigh more or less (some drivers!) in areas. Some measurements are fairly "fresh" installs while others have been in use for years and have "sagged" somewhat.



Please email Tom Mandera with any additional measurements you can provide - even if your particular lift is listed here, more datapoints are always welcome. Better yet, just add a COMMENT to this News Article.















































































































Owner Brand Lift Front Rear
Tom Mandera Stock '77 XLC 3.5" 4.5"
Erik Van Renselaar Skyjacker 2" 6" 6.5"
Tom Mandera Skyjacker 4" 7.5" 6.5"
Tom Mandera Skyjacker 4" w/ 2" rear shackles 7.5" 8"
Bob Blair Skyjacker 4" 6.5" 6.5"
I don't remember! Triangle 4" 6.5" 8"
Nicholas Rayer Jr Triangle 4" 6.5 7.5
Nicholas Rayer Jr Rancho 2.5 7.25 8.5
Mark Ashford Spring Over N/A N/A 9.25
Mark Ashford Stock non-XLC stock 3.25 4 7/8
Mark Ashford Spring Over 3" Front, RS, Dana30 6.75 10
Gary Meeker Ranch 2.5 7 7.5
Rod Phillips Triangle A21 4" 4 6.75 n/a
Doug Mitchell Old Ranch 2.5 5.25 6.25


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