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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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What's the cheapest way to lift a front independent suspension truck. Suspension lifts are very pricy and I want to save money. I know I can get a body lift but that's only 3 inches, I wanted more than that. So if anyone has ideas let me know!
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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2wd?
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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No it has 4wd on the fly switch, I have an 02 ford f150 supercrew lariat
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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If its a 4x4 the only way to lift it without a full suspension lift is cranking your torsion keys or getting aftermarket ones. But they put tons of stress on your front suspension parts and make the truck ride rough. Better to save up your money and get a full suspension lift. Or just settle for the body lift
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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if you want more than 3in, your gonna be dropping at least 1 grand or more on a suspension lift.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 02:19 AM
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^^ Agreed.. Save your money until you have enough to go full suspension.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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if you wanted yu could get torsion keys and add a leaf in back and 3 inch body clear 37s i clear 37s with just body lift
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Where can you buy an extra leaf? And that would only lift the back though
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Nevermind ha I didn't see the torsion key part. How much of a lift do those two things add?
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by donkeykong151515
Nevermind ha I didn't see the torsion key part. How much of a lift do those two things add?
Most keys add 2.5, and the add a leaf adds one or two I can't remember. Ordered my rough country level kit today so should be on by thursday night or friday
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