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Old 11-19-2012, 10:16 AM
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I saw this truck and lift kit at the SEMA show this year, just noticed its available at a great price online right now. I'm considering giving it a try but wanted some feedback. anybody see any pros and cons?

thanks http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...-lift-kit.html

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Looks nice. I would be tempted if I hadn't just leveled my truck.
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Id be really iffy about replacing the upper control arms. I would want to be sure that they are just as strong or better than oem. I'm assuming the new uca is adjustable and allows more travel for the ball joints?

Anyone know if its a factory ball joint or uniball like the cambergs?
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Eww! Spacers? Looks cheap. The UCA is a nice touch though.
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The UCA is the selling point for sure. They look like there are grease fittings, so that is a good thing. Wonder if they sell them separate?
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i would like it if i could keep my stock rims. it says youe have to get aftermarket with 5.5 inch backspacing or less.
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Originally Posted by ns_redneck
i would like it if i could keep my stock rims. it says youe have to get aftermarket with 5.5 inch backspacing or less.
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1. New extended rear shocks are not required to install this leveling kit properly, but recommended.

2. Requires aftermarket wheels with 5.5" backspacing or less. Factory tires and rims can be used, however mounting wider tires on the factory rims will cause contact of the upper control arms.
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Originally Posted by TuffF150
I saw this truck and lift kit at the SEMA show this year, just noticed its available at a great price online right now. I'm considering giving it a try but wanted some feedback. anybody see any pros and cons?

thanks http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...-lift-kit.html
Im also interested and would like feed back from people that have this , do you work for the company that makes this?
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thank you for those who have responded. I work for a company that is a dealer for suspension kits, so I see every different kind out there and this one just caught my eye for what I would maybe want to do to my own truck. I called the manufacturer and they said the upper control arms are equipped with new OE style ball joints (not Uniball). they also said the arms are made of .120" wall DOM tubing and should be every bit as strong as the OE arms. I think I'm going to give this a try and I will update what I think once its finished.
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"Can fit 35x11.5 with minor trimming" ...I can do that with a leveling kit if I want to do trimming. I'd save the $600 and get 2.5" level and 3" block. Same results and $400 less...


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