Scout 800 Suspension Recommendation

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JustWingingIt

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Good morning.

I was looking at different suspension kits for my 800 build. I am thinking in order to remain SUA I'll have to piece parts together to create what I want. I'll be swapping in an 5.3 LS, and axles are going to be Scout II D44s.

My goal was to remain SUA and run a true 33" tire on my 800 build. Something along the sizes below.
285/75R17 = 33.8x11.2R17
295/70R17 = 33.3x11.6R17
275/80R17 = 34.3X10.8R17

Is there a recommended for IHPA products for this. All I read is to put on the CPT 2.5in kit, but I do not believe that will get me where I need for my tire size.

Thanks for the help.
 
We have all sorts of ways to lift your Scout higher either by modifying our existing CPT lift kit or running a completely different set of springs and hardware. I would suggest calling in to our retail store and talk with Michael. He can recommend a few different ways to go about this. Keep in mind the staff are pretty slammed right now due to our sale but he will get back with you. 530-274-1795
 
JustWingingIt said:
Good morning.

I was looking at different suspension kits for my 800 build. I am thinking in order to remain SUA I'll have to piece parts together to create what I want. I'll be swapping in an 5.3 LS, and axles are going to be Scout II D44s.

My goal was to remain SUA and run a true 33" tire on my 800 build. Something along the sizes below.
285/75R17 = 33.8x11.2R17
295/70R17 = 33.3x11.6R17
275/80R17 = 34.3X10.8R17

Is there a recommended for IHPA products for this. All I read is to put on the CPT 2.5in kit, but I do not believe that will get me where I need for my tire size.

Thanks for the help.
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JustWingingit.....curious, I have a very similar need, I did the CPT Suspension Kit a number of years ago but looking for just a little more clearance as well with going SUA. Did you call Michael and what did he suggest? Thought I would take advantage of your newfound knowledge. Thanks, Jon
 
Teton Scout said:
JustWingingit.....curious, I have a very similar need, I did the CPT Suspension Kit a number of years ago but looking for just a little more clearance as well with going SUA. Did you call Michael and what did he suggest? Thought I would take advantage of your newfound knowledge. Thanks, Jon
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Negative Jon. You just reminded me I need to call back.
 
No need to crack the whip, we now have about 3' of snow up here in NE Idaho in the Teton's.....plenty of time to figure this stuff out. Needless to say, the Scout isn't the only 4WD in the household inventory. Thanks, Jon
 
So follow-up question because I may have put my project in a bind. I have my 800 completely disassembled. I have everything cutoff the frame, as well as all of the panels cutoff the tub and it sitting on a body cart. My assumption is that I should've done the long travel front suspension before removing anything else based on the instructions for the truck needing to be under weight to install the lift.

Probably a shot in the dark, but do you have any notes on drilling the reverse shackle hole location for the 4" lift RC long travel spring?
 
JustWingingIt said:
So follow-up question because I may have put my project in a bind. I have my 800 completely disassembled. I have everything cutoff the frame, as well as all of the panels cutoff the tub and it sitting on a body cart. My assumption is that I should've done the long travel front suspension before removing anything else based on the instructions for the truck needing to be under weight to install the lift.

Probably a shot in the dark, but do you have any notes on drilling the reverse shackle hole location for the 4" lift RC long travel spring?
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When I installed my first reverse shackle kit I did not have the body or engine on frame, in fact I had the frame upside down. which made welding in the front fangs much easier.

Once you have the front fangs located and welded in where you want them (where you want the axle centered based on which leaf spring center pin location you have, you can use a 2x4 between the spring eye and the frame and use a couple 10k lb ratchet straps to pull the spring into the frame/ 2x4 to give you an idea of where to locate the reverse shackle hole. You can play with shackle angles/ lengths from there.
 
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