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Old 07-16-2014, 04:37 PM
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I'm wanting to raise my truck up some and looking for some ideas. I have an 05 2wd thats levled with Rancho QL and 9000XL with 265/70/17. Got some pocket flares for a steal but I don't think it'll look right with just a level and stock Raptors.
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-full suspension lift: probably best choice and I'm saving
-body lift: almost as much but a dumb option

I've also seen some dirt logics 0-3" shocks but those are $1700. Is there any cheaper way to put a little more lift in it right now? AAL? Maybe some 1.5" wheel spacers but will those cause rubbing issues on stock? Any advice please
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Old 07-16-2014, 05:09 PM
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do yourself a favor and flip the pocket flares. The OEM ones are plenty and flow with the body lines.

A lift spindle can give you additional lift if you can find one. You should be able to get a 285 or 295/70/17 on those wheels which will lift you're truck ~1" just by a tire swap.
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6" rough country for $1299
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It's a 2wd, rough country doesn't make a lift for them and lift spindles are only for 97-03 models.

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i thought the rcx kit fit both 2wd and 4wd
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Not according to rough country's website
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iirc, most 4wd kits will fit 2wd trucks. You just won't use some pieces that would drop the diff. I'd contact the manufacture to confirm
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Originally Posted by DirtRoadKid
i thought the rcx kit fit both 2wd and 4wd
Only Fabtech and Pro Comp make lifts for us. Fabtech is the better of the two IMO and what I got.

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iirc, most 4wd kits will fit 2wd trucks. You just won't use some pieces that would drop the diff. I'd contact the manufacture to confirm
There are actually a good bit of differences between the two lifts and they don't really fit. You could probably make it work, but I think that would be more of a headache than it's worth.

Autoplicity had the Fabtech for $1511 shipped for several months, but just bumped it to $1700 earlier this week.
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Need some help getting taller...
I gave this up long time ago...He he! Sorry could help myself.



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