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no really, i do. lifted high that is. lol i already have a ...
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01-11-2012, 11:15 PM
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i want to get high, sooo high. lol
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no really, i do. lifted high that is. lol i already have a RC 5" lift on my truck and was looking for at least 3" more. i know i can add a 3" bl to my truck but i was actually looking to add 3" of suspension. what do you folks recommend? i also have stacked blocks out back which i'm very much against so give me some pointers. this stuff is very addicting. lol
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01-11-2012, 11:25 PM
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01-12-2012, 09:39 AM
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I've looked into it. I think a body lift is the way to go. when you start adding spacers on the coils, the suspension geometry changes. unless you have adjustable control arms, the axle will move back in the wheel wells. the effect on CA travel will make the ride more harsh.
I have stacked blocks also. a lift adda leaf plus a block is cheaper, and prob safer, than one big block. plus I think I actually have an issue with the leafs now - torque wrap. so adding a leaf is a good idea for that. of a complete lifted leaf pack. which is $300+
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01-12-2012, 09:54 AM
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go big or go home
this has no body lift
I have looked into the body lift too, but then my tires would be really small
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01-12-2012, 08:57 PM
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Body lift...even though reccomended with a suspension lift is the way most people do it.
To do an 8 inch or over lift and make it work safely needs a bit more work. SUL7's truck above is a good example. It's got a lot of fab work.
A properly done 8 inch suspension lft will need longer control arms, front springs, new rear spring packs and/or shackle flip, maybe a t-case clock, Your 1500 axles will hate the larger tires you run, especially if you off road, and you will need a better track bar and steering setup. Oh, and much lower gears.
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01-12-2012, 09:03 PM
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Looking for at least 3 more inchs for you truck or you lol
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01-12-2012, 09:05 PM
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Just scrap the lift you have now and get a bigger one . Pics of your truck as it sits now ?
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01-12-2012, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ramhunter9
Just scrap the lift you have now and get a bigger one . Pics of your truck as it sits now ?
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If you decide to do that and everything is in good condition let me know if you'd like to sell it!!!!!
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01-12-2012, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMaddog
All truck stuff is addicting. 1st you're in the market for a new radio and boom your truck gets modded like no other
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very true. does it ever stop? lol
Originally Posted by rambob
I've looked into it. I think a body lift is the way to go. when you start adding spacers on the coils, the suspension geometry changes. unless you have adjustable control arms, the axle will move back in the wheel wells. the effect on CA travel will make the ride more harsh.
I have stacked blocks also. a lift adda leaf plus a block is cheaper, and prob safer, than one big block. plus I think I actually have an issue with the leafs now - torque wrap. so adding a leaf is a good idea for that. of a complete lifted leaf pack. which is $300+
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a body lift it is then, thanks. i kind of figured that this was what you guys would recommend.
Originally Posted by wermbang
go big or go home
this has no body lift
I have looked into the body lift too, but then my tires would be really small |
i was thinking about possibly going with the 8" suspension lift that TGC offers for our trucks but i just can't see myself spending all that money including install for the kit. at least not at this moment. but wermbang, you can still go higher and this would sort of force you into going bigger on your tires when they wear out.
Originally Posted by Okiespaniel
Body lift...even though reccomended with a suspension lift is the way most people do it.
To do an 8 inch or over lift and make it work safely needs a bit more work. SUL7's truck above is a good example. It's got a lot of fab work.
A properly done 8 inch suspension lft will need longer control arms, front springs, new rear spring packs and/or shackle flip, maybe a t-case clock, Your 1500 axles will hate the larger tires you run, especially if you off road, and you will need a better track bar and steering setup. Oh, and much lower gears.
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thanks for the input. this is what i needed to be told.
Originally Posted by zack
Looking for at least 3 more inchs for you truck or you lol
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3" for my truck. you're silly, but i wouldn't mind having 3" elsewhere. i'm talking about height just in case. just imagine being 8'11" tall.
Originally Posted by ramhunter9
Just scrap the lift you have now and get a bigger one . Pics of your truck as it sits now ?
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does anybody make a 8" suspension lift for a not so expensive price? here is a picture of my truck as it stands. i want to go 8" so that i can rock some 38" tires.
Originally Posted by iSlacker816
If you decide to do that and everything is in good condition let me know if you'd like to sell it!!!!!
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i'll let you know if i decide to sell it. so you know, i take care of all of my things.
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01-13-2012, 08:55 AM
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If I go any higher I don't think I will fit in my parking garage at work. Now if the right deal came around, then I might consider it.
Also that blue truck is 14" all suspension
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