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Old 07-29-2014, 12:36 PM
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So the back wouldn't be lifted or what?
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Originally Posted by jacob11
So the back wouldn't be lifted or what?
you put lift blocks in the rear.
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What if I got the 3 inch suspension instead of the spindles? Would it be front and back and I wouldn't need blocks?
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Originally Posted by jacob11
What if I got the 3 inch suspension instead of the spindles? Would it be front and back and I wouldn't need blocks?
Unless the rear of the kit uses leaf springs you will still be using blocks
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and unless you modify the ball joints and control arms, you'll only be able to lift the front 3" with spindles anyways.
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I said that wrong.. you can lift spindles as high as you want i beleive but the control arms and ball joints will only allow 2" witj spacers or extra spring length.
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Originally Posted by Jefk
I said that wrong.. you can lift spindles as high as you want i beleive but the control arms and ball joints will only allow 2" witj spacers or extra spring length.
After 2" is where the ride quality and front end wear get dicey
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2" I've been spending like $800-$1000 on the front end about once a year or so
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Originally Posted by greenheadkiller98
2" I've been spending like $800-$1000 on the front end about once a year or so
Wow that doesnt sound good
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I have a 2001 2WD and I am wanting to level out the front end 2.5in with a 1in block in the back, but all I can seem to find are kits for 4WD...would the kit for the 4WD work with my 2WD? If not, do yall have any suggestions on how to get the lift I'm looking for? I want to put 285/75R/16 Terra Grapplers on and I want to make sure i have enough lift to fit them with little to no scrubbing.


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