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Old 03-01-2016, 08:36 AM
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So...you have to replace the coil spring to use the longer strut ?
Nope you reuse your factory coil
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Here's a few pics of my set up. Don't mind the bit of surface rust..damn new England
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That's the way to go...screw that 6" spacer
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Originally Posted by techrep
That's the way to go...screw that 6" spacer
Ya I think these big lift kit companies need to have an option to pay for adjustable struts from the start. Especially since I put the kit in and ran the spacer for a while and then had to take it all apart again when I realized bilstein had 6" ones
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Originally Posted by wrscpc07
Ya I think these big lift kit companies need to have an option to pay for adjustable struts from the start. Especially since I put the kit in and ran the spacer for a while and then had to take it all apart again when I realized bilstein had 6" ones
BDS has that option.


I agree.. this just came to light to me.. so when i do my RC lift i'm definitely going 6 inch lift with 6 inch struts and 2 inch spacer.. get that nice 8 inchs and will stuff 37's in there! with a wide stance
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BDS has that option.


I agree.. this just came to light to me.. so when i do my RC lift i'm definitely going 6 inch lift with 6 inch struts and 2 inch spacer.. get that nice 8 inchs and will stuff 37's in there! with a wide stance
Yep I have that going on except I recently moved to 40s. But I did have 37s for a year. But, I also have a 3" BL lol. Here's a pic with the 37s to kinda get an idea
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Yep I have that going on except I recently moved to 40s. But I did have 37s for a year. But, I also have a 3" BL lol. Here's a pic with the 37s to kinda get an idea
I'm hoping no BL needed..


I'm spending everything i got right now.. to do a complete timing overhaul (1500) me doing labor.. then i'm looking for a set of tires.. I have worn out 305/55/20's mud graps.. but not sure if 33/12.50/20 is same size.. i was looking at theses..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351400867022
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I'm hoping no BL needed..


I'm spending everything i got right now.. to do a complete timing overhaul (1500) me doing labor.. then i'm looking for a set of tires.. I have worn out 305/55/20's mud graps.. but not sure if 33/12.50/20 is same size.. i was looking at theses..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351400867022
Nice I love federal tires. I have the BL because I wanted all the extra room



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