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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Want more lift but being in high school not enough money for suspension lift. already have 3" of body lift could have 33" tires on but dont afraid they wouldnt fit so im stuck with 31" but for a summer project i want to get more of a lift to fit 35" tires really guys i need some help and imput.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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have spacers welded to the torsion bar keys, and put blocks under the leaf springs(with longer U bolts) do a search for cheep lift or check out the faq2
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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ok thanks im looking right now.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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If you haven't just crank up the torsion bars. Or buy new indexed keys or weld in spacers like said above. For the rear lots of options. Ya the FAQ2 has all the info you need. Also by going up to 33s or 35s you should regear your axle to make sure you don't burn up your tranny and for better gas mileage and power.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Ok thanks do you have any idea of how much it would cost or would it be different for everyone???
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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i may go out today and crank them how many turns is safe i want to the front end to go up 2-3"??
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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check out the faq2 for links to where to get pinion and ring gears, some brands are cheaper than others.
crank them untill they stop. mine are, with spacers. wd40 is your friend here lol. as is an impact
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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ok thanks blue ane thanks crazy 4X4RT
 
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