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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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Whether you have aftermarket keys or cranked up factory keys, let's see your IFS operating angles and if you've had any trouble with them.
State how you obtained the lift, how much lift, how long you've ran it, what type of terrain and if you've had any problems ie. stiff ride, torn CV boots, ball joints etc...

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Cranked stock keys, about 2" of lift, approximatly 6k+ miles, over the frost heaved roads of new england, No problems as of yet...

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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stock keys cranked all the way for about 45k miles, no problems it just rides rough. Really crappy roads mostly with some steep climbs every once in a while.

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Nice!, Thanks My2003fx4... My stock keys are cranked all the way also. I should have added that... But I don't think I got as much lift as you, looks like you have a little more angle on yours, maybe my torsion bars are a little fatigued...

Weird, If you get a chance, could you measure from the center of your hub or center cap to the bottom of your fender flare? I'm just curious, I have 27" A-B as it sits on the BL, I see you have one too so It should be close to the same... No biggie, just wondering

Anyone else?
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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I have aftermarket ReadyLIFT 2.5" leveling kit on my truck.. It's level right now, I had it a little nose high..

My angle is about the same as my2003Fx4's and I've torn 2 boots and blew up my cv axle.. I believe the cv axle was blown the first time the boot ripped but not possitive.

I offroad pretty hard.. dirt trails 60+ mph, drifting around corners, jumped the truck a few times, not on purpose... lol. Muddin' in big ruts and deep holes.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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its right at 27 and 1/2 inches. i forgot to mention the mud holes, a few of them got the best of me
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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My2003fx4 I actually thought you'd be a little higher than .5 lookin at the CVs, like an inch or so... Idk if anything changed from 01-03 in that aspect. Your truck looks good man...

AZFX4!! ya go wheelin on Sunday??? If ya did, How'd the CVs do??
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Yes I went muddin' and surely flexed my suspension parts.. looked at my cv boot and IT DID NOT RIP! lol.

I might go again Sunday so we will see if it rips. lol.
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Originally Posted by AZFX4
I offroad pretty hard.. dirt trails 60+ mph, drifting around corners, jumped the truck a few times, not on purpose... lol. Muddin' in big ruts and deep holes.
Haha Well if ya did any of that^^^^ on Sunday then I think you might be in the clear!!! WOOT WOOOOT HAHA
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jdasilva644
Haha Well if ya did any of that^^^^ on Sunday then I think you might be in the clear!!! WOOT WOOOOT HAHA
Yup, I agree. I should be good.. Cross my fingers.. lol. And I was pretty hard on it, so I def did not baby it.

I just want a lift kit so it is at a better angle. But I want my truck lifted!!
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C'mon, No one else?? 63 views and only 2 With pics or input of thier angles? C'mon guys, share your experiences with this type of "Budget lift"...
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