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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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If I get 2" skyjacker lift springs would I need to adjust anything else other then just putting the springs in?
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Assuming these are 2" front leveling springs... I'm not sure about the shocks - some say the stockers are ok, some say you need longer ones. Watch the brake lines to be sure you have enough slack to follow suspension travel, and I do know you'll need to visit the alignment shop.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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Well my steering wheel is cadywampus anyway so that would be just another reason to get it done
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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And I was planning on new shocks front and rear to go with it to. And extending brake lines can't be too hard
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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i think another guy is having trouble w/ leveling springs, i suggested an alignment kit to him sold buy ruff country made just for 2'' lifts in the front
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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I just put 2" Eibach on mine with no problems. All I need is an alignment. (Which I will probably do after work)
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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you cannot safely extend the brake lines you should purchase new lines that are the proper length. Brake lines should be replaced when showing cracks on the outside or when they will not allow the fluid to return to the master cylinder. longer shock are necessary because at full drop the shock will become the limiting factor and you can pull the ends off of them.
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchalvin
you cannot safely extend the brake lines you should purchase new lines that are the proper length.....
If the brakes lines were an issue, the manufacturer would've included them in the lift kit.
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by snowborderus
If the brakes lines were an issue, the manufacturer would've included them in the lift kit.
Not always, sometimes they say they must be purchased separately.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Not always, sometimes they say they must be purchased separately.
Most of the time at least.
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