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Old 11-28-2010, 09:18 PM
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What is the difference? Why is HBS $70 and the Tough Country $100 or more? Any thoughts?
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just different companys really alot of guys like/have the HBS and like it.. i bought my readylift 2.5 for 229.00 and i regret it.. seeing as they all do the same job even though you want a good product.. go with HBS its a popular level for our trucks
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HBS... good product.. and cheap... i have the 3inch hbs.. and its fabulous.. i dont know if i would go 3inch again becouse its really tight.. and i have only put 30k on it and i need ball joints..
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Originally Posted by bobkyle2
HBS... good product.. and cheap... i have the 3inch hbs.. and its fabulous.. i dont know if i would go 3inch again becouse its really tight.. and i have only put 30k on it and i need ball joints..
Have people had similar issues with the 2.5"? I know it does put some wear on the ball joints, but replacing them at 30k seems like a lot of wear!
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nah bro youll be fine with the 2.5
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Originally Posted by lukewdavison
nah bro youll be fine with the 2.5
I see you have the 2.5" on yours. How many miles have you had it and how are your ball joints holding up?
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ball joints are fine ive put about 10,000 on it so far but ive got a buddy that has my same truck and he has a 2.5 on his and has put 60,000 since the level with no balljoint issues at all
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Originally Posted by lukewdavison
ball joints are fine ive put about 10,000 on it so far but ive got a buddy that has my same truck and he has a 2.5 on his and has put 60,000 since the level with no balljoint issues at all
Thanks!
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i put about 20,000 on my 07 screw with the HBS 3" and never had a problem. my father in law as one in his 08 and has nothing but problems but he uses his truck as a service truck
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I can't wait to have my hbs everyone seems happy with it my only problem I'm worried about is ball joints but I've also got 90k miles already


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