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Old 03-07-2015, 10:31 PM
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OK, guys I've searched on here and googled it but have found different answers to the question of whats really different between the 4wd and 2wd front suspension. Reason being I have a 2wd truck with 3in leveling spacers in it atm and would like to remove them and install a 6in rough country lift kit. I only see them being sold for 4wd trucks though and don't understand whats so different that I couldn't use it on my 2wd
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Spindles/Knuckle for one thing. The 2WD spindle/Knuckle has pressed in "spindles" where the 4WD uses a bolt on hub. The RC kit should have a taller knuckle to keep the geometry correct and cannot be used on a 2WD because of the "Hub" vs Pressed in spindle shaft.

What you are most likely looking for is a Bracket lift that is specific to a 2WD, I know Skyjacker has one as well as Fabtec I think.

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awesome, that's just the info I was looking for.



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