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Old 02-13-2013, 12:57 PM
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Ive got a 2001 xlt scab and a 2012 lariat screw both 4x4's..i want to lift one and build my own for my wife and me..not sure which one to do it with? i actually enjoy the 2001 better but the 2012 is top notch! Of course money is a factor so I can only do one...downfall on th 01 is it has 225,000 miles on it.. but its a great truck!
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Leave the Screw as the "family car" lol. Might make her think your spoiling her a little bit, and earn you some brownie points and give you more freedom with the other.
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im with texas edition on this one. You can go through some of the steering components up front while the lift is going on and have a really nice handling truck.
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Agreed, do the 01 as your lifted truck. No need replacing brand new components on a 2012 show that 01 some love (plus it weighs less and thus will perform better offroad).

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yeah..I think thats agood idea!.my wife is all about the project and doesnt care either way. I think we would get more out of building up the 01 together...where should i start? i have torsion keys and 2" blocks with 2" wheel spacers on it now..factory wheels with 285's that rub a little some times..lol
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Full suspension lift lol. I wanna use a ladder to get in that sucker!
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I hear ya! I was thinkin 6" not sure what kind?
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Originally Posted by souvaboy23
I hear ya! I was thinkin 6" not sure what kind?
Fab tech all the way
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Yeah I hear Ya! I was thinkin 6" not sure what kind though?
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Ive heard good things about the Fab Tech...never lifted one before but I'm doing this one..any issues i should look for?



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