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Old 06-25-2012, 01:59 AM
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Default Lift kit! Finally!

So for $200 I got this get up.

Axle pivot drops
pitman arm
radius arm drops
4" lift coils
front shocks

So currently I am looking for a good setup for the rear. Any suggestions for 2-3" of lift? leafs? Shackles? blocks? etc.

Also could i put a 2" coil spacers underneath to get it to a 6" lift and call it a day with just an alignment?

let me know!
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If it was me id buy a 2 inch rear block kit off ebay and call it good. An unless somone tells you no on the spacers thats what im going to do. Down the road i want to get a six inch lift and put the front coils on the spacers i already have. That way its 8 inches in the front and 6 in the rear.
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Oriellys sells 2 inch lift blocks. Just need to get longer u bolts.
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Originally Posted by seprice40
So for $200 I got this get up.

Axle pivot drops
pitman arm
radius arm drops
4" lift coils
front shocks

So currently I am looking for a good setup for the rear. Any suggestions for 2-3" of lift? leafs? Shackles? blocks? etc.

Also could i put a 2" coil spacers underneath to get it to a 6" lift and call it a day with just an alignment?

let me know!
Ya use your 4" coils with the 2" spacers as long as your pivot brackets have the 6" holes.
As for the back just throw a block in it.
Guys are always yapping about axle rap..blah..blah..blah.
But the fact is if your leaf springs aren't wore out and your truck is not for extreme off road use and stock hp levels your not going to notice more axle rap from a few inch taller block then your factory 2".
If you can I highly recommend my setup. I have 03 super duty leaf packs in the rear and with a factory 2" block it levels the truck with 6"s of lift in the front.
I have 4" blocks in right now For some rake for when I have my 1000 pound welder in the bed.
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Originally Posted by 7700 in Alberta

Ya use your 4" coils with the 2" spacers as long as your pivot brackets have the 6" holes.
As for the back just throw a block in it.
Guys are always yapping about axle rap..blah..blah..blah.
But the fact is if your leaf springs aren't wore out and your truck is not for extreme off road use and stock hp levels your not going to notice more axle rap from a few inch taller block then your factory 2".
If you can I highly recommend my setup. I have 03 super duty leaf packs in the rear and with a factory 2" block it levels the truck with 6"s of lift in the front.
I have 4" blocks in right now For some rake for when I have my 1000 pound welder in the bed.
Pictures?
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Originally Posted by 94Brodyf150

Pictures?
X2 and do the super duty springs bolt in?
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Originally Posted by th25

X2 and do the super duty springs bolt in?
Yes they do! And man do they make a difference! This is my skid steer and equipment trailer. Both weigh around 10,000 pounds!
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Originally Posted by 7700 in Alberta

Yes they do! And man do they make a difference! This is my skid steer and equipment trailer. Both weigh around 10,000 pounds!
Awsime u may have to try that. And also in theory i could use 6 inch drop brackets with 8 inches of lift since i lifted it 2 inches without drop brackets. Correct?
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Originally Posted by th25

Awsime u may have to try that. And also in theory i could use 6 inch drop brackets with 8 inches of lift since i lifted it 2 inches without drop brackets. Correct?
Ya but still need adjustable camber bushings.
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So if i already have thos i should be good?


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