feels like a dumb question, want to lift 2 inches in the rear

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i want to lift the rear 2 inches, i shouldnt need to do anything other than put new springs and shocks that are capable of the 2 inch lift right?

i feel like i'm over thinking this, just want to make sure.

thanks yall
 

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If you have a 1500 you'll also want to take your left e-brake cable out of its (axle end) retainer absolute minimum so you don't tug that on full extension.

If you want it to ride and handle well, extending the rear sway bar end links and installing a Carli track bar drop bracket will be a big improvement.

Also if your longer rear shocks have a compressed length greater than the minimum distance between eyes you'll need bumpstop extensions.

Last you'll need a 21mm crowsfoot wrench or the Thuren tool for replacing those rear shocks.
 

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i want to lift the rear 2 inches, i shouldnt need to do anything other than put new springs and shocks that are capable of the 2 inch lift right?

i feel like i'm over thinking this, just want to make sure.

thanks yall
@Nick@GotExhaust can set you up with exactly what you need and take all the guess work out of it. I’ve been A fan of the icon 1 1/2 rear coils myself. Nick can pair them with a set of fox 2.0’s and core 4x4 swaybar endlinks
 

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I would recommend the ICON rear springs that provide 1.5" of lift. They provide very good ride comfort on road and perform great off road. With that you will want longer shocks, the icon or fox 2.0 shocks would be a great combo with those springs. then I would add longer rear sway bar endlinks from core.

Message me if you would like more info and/or a quote.
 

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i want to lift the rear 2 inches, i shouldnt need to do anything other than put new springs and shocks that are capable of the 2 inch lift right?

i feel like i'm over thinking this, just want to make sure.

thanks yall
if you need an actual 2" lift @Nick@GotExhaust can set you up with the superlift rear coils (part# 140)
 
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thanks yall, i might have to wait to do this for a bit then. i've got 5160s and 3/4 spacer in the rear right now. have been debating on whether to go two inches or maybe just take out the 3/4 rear spacer and put in either an inch spacer or maybe 1.5 inch coil. decisions decisions lol
 

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@Nick@GotExhaust can set you up with exactly what you need and take all the guess work out of it. I’ve been A fan of the icon 1 1/2 rear coils myself. Nick can pair them with a set of fox 2.0’s and core 4x4 swaybar endlinks
would you use the +1 inch or +2 inch CORE end links for a 1.5 inch lift coil spring and ICON Rear shocks?
 
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