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Old 06-16-2011, 11:00 PM
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I just bought my 02 fx4 and was gonna put a level kit on it but I keep hearing horror stories are they true
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Can anybody help me out on this
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turn your stock keys up to level and be done with it
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turn your stock keys up to level and be done with it
Ditto... cranked mine up 2", installed 285/70 tires--looks like a different (better looking) truck. Just get it aligned after.
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I cranked my keys on a stock 03'. Bottomed out the driverside key bolt with about 1/2" of bolt on the passenger side. Truck is still not completly level, still raked with my camper on. I guess this is more of a statement.

The question is should I go with 3" aftermarket keys? Either that or I am going with the 4" RCX lift...
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Originally Posted by Bent Crosshairs
I cranked my keys on a stock 03'. Bottomed out the driverside key bolt with about 1/2" of bolt on the passenger side. Truck is still not completly level, still raked with my camper on. I guess this is more of a statement.

The question is should I go with 3" aftermarket keys? Either that or I am going with the 4" RCX lift...

The lift will give you better angles then keys. If you're gonna do that, go with a 5" and enjoy it
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Crank stock keys, you'll be fine.
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If it's a choice between in keys and rough country lift, get the lift. But like what everyone else said cranking ur stock keys is a food option too
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I have already cranked my keys as far as they will go and still have the raked look.

My options are aftermarket 3" keys, 4" or 5" lifts...
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I only have 2wd so I cant shed too much light on this but a buddy of mine used aftermarket keys on his gmc and he said his ride was shot after he installed them. And I believe a few people around here have said that too but im not too sure. Just crank the stock bars and get as close as you can and then throw the 4 or 5 inch lift on tgere!!


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