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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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I purchased 3" autospring coil spacers and I have lift shackles for the rear. They are said to be tappered to keep the control arms from hitting the springs. I know everyone says don't do 3" spacers on these trucks but I want some feedback from some people who did chance it... Does anything hit? Do the parts wear faster than the 2 1/2" spacers???
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 12:24 AM
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I also would like to know about this. What all did you give from autospring?
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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If your 4wd and do the 3" spacer then don't be surprised when your CV boots rip open. The boots harden over the years and once the shaft angle changes it they sometimes tear. Once replaced most people get long life out of them. Just google level lift and cv boots and you'll see all the threads about it. Other than that your going to put extra stress on your ball joints. 3" is a bit extreme in my opinion and you get what you get.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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I do have 4wd however I don't off-road. It's mainly for snow
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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I've had my 3 inch level on for 2 years and have only had 1 problem. A tore cv boot ( but it was right after install so I think it was damaged then ) I occasionally spray all the boots with wd40 to keep them from getting to stiff .. I believe I read somewhere that 3 inch is ok for 2006/2007 only but don't quote me on that .
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cleveland lotlizards
I've had my 3 inch level on for 2 years and have only had 1 problem. A tore cv boot ( but it was right after install so I think it was damaged then ) I occasionally spray all the boots with wd40 to keep them from getting to stiff .. I believe I read somewhere that 3 inch is ok for 2006/2007 only but don't quote me on that .
What brand spacer do you have?
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sndval1
I also would like to know about this. What all did you give from autospring?
I only got the two 3" coil spacers from autospring. I bought shackles separately
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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My spacer is a pro comp . I think there pretty much all the same .
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