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Old 05-29-2012, 07:56 PM
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If you have a 2wd, mine has a 2.5" in the front and a 2" block in the back and the back is about an inch higher.
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Originally Posted by redefinition1
What happened to your control arms? I've been running the 3" kit for over 3 years now, with 35s and some pretty serious off-roading, never had a problem.
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Thank you! I've been running my 3" and 35's for almost 3 and no problems either. And my truck has been jumped and beat on.


Ball joints.... Was told they are not replaceable but you have to get the whole arm, it was under warranty so I didn't argue.

However, I may have just had a bad set from the factory- As I've put another 24,000 on since I made that post and no issues..
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its funny i posted this same thing looking for help but got no suggestions
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Originally Posted by rollingthunder

Ball joints.... Was told they are not replaceable but you have to get the whole arm, it was under warranty so I didn't argue.

However, I may have just had a bad set from the factory- As I've put another 24,000 on since I made that post and no issues..
True...until you get Moog UCA's which come with a replaceable and greaseable ball joint.
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Originally Posted by rollingthunder

Ball joints.... Was told they are not replaceable but you have to get the whole arm, it was under warranty so I didn't argue.

However, I may have just had a bad set from the factory- As I've put another 24,000 on since I made that post and no issues..
That's my theorie. I would say some people got bad parts from the factory. It does happen
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Are the angles that much worse with a 3" vs 2.5"?
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Originally Posted by nickpatton_189
Are the angles that much worse with a 3" vs 2.5"?

I use my 4 wheel drive a lot..... I would guess more than most people- I've had no issues with my cv shafts and I've had a 3" strut spacer in the front for 65'000 miles. Like mentioned earlier, the only issue I thought I have had with my 3" lift was actually probably a factory defect.
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Yeah I use mine alot also. Wouldnt wanna be without it cause of broke stuff
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Originally Posted by 05RedXLT
its funny i posted this same thing looking for help but got no suggestions
Its all about timing unfortunately and who sees it before it goes to page 2 then further back



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