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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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I believe my installer used the Autospring kit which he said is fairly accurate to it's indicated lift. I've read elsewhere that some 2" kits will get you more like 1.5"-1.75". I'd say measure what difference you have first, and if it's only 1.5" difference like mine was, I'd be hesitant to go larger than a 1.5" level to avoid a nose-high stance. If it's more, you may need a taller leveling spacer like ray.

The stock tires are 31.91" tall and the new tires are 34.07" tall. Total tire difference is just over 2". So basically, I'm just over 3.5" taller in the front and 2" taller in the back compared to stock.

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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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To measure te difference do I just measure height from ground to top of wheel well? Makes sense to me but they just said middle of wheel well. A local tire shop has some 275/65/20 with 65% tread all 4 for 200$ installed. I'm thinking about just doing that for now until I figure out if I can fit 35's haha.
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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I can't find any 1.5 autospring kits on eBay! Only 2.5 to 3" and the only 1.5 is front and back? Hmmm
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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That's a hell of a good price, considering you probably have about 1/2 tire life left.

I measured from the ground to the edge of the fender/wheel well through the center of the wheel.

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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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Only did the front. Took a couple hrs. And a few beers. And it sit perfectly level.
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Ray is yours 4x4 or 2wd cuz I only have like a 1 and 3/4 inch difference front and back
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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4x4
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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Ray, what did u need to install it? I'm limited to garage space and tools. I was gonna pay to get it done
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Hey guys I have a 12 2wd and I have 34s with no rub at all
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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Just a jack and stands and regular tools. But the nut on the bottom of the strut is pretty big don't remember the size. But it was pretty easy
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