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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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I finally got around to ordering a lift. I did my research and decided to go with the 2in block and lift keys from totalperformanceonline.com. I cant wait to install it. I will for sure get pics when its all said and done. Hopefully my alignment wont be too off

Heres a link to the kit I bought - http://www.totalperformanceonline.co...21/30/100-14-2

Should work well along with my skyjacker shocks
 
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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same exact setup... skyjackers all the way around... When I tried to lift it to the max in the front my truck was literally bouncing cause my arms were maxed out. I dropped it down a little until problem was gone, now it sits 1 inch or so higher than back. LOVE IT
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 01:30 AM
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Cool! Ya post up pics. Also do some before and after measurements.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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The website says installation should take between 3-4 hours, is that true? The kit honestly doesn't look like much
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Start spraying your bolts today with penetrating oil and do it once a day until you do the install. Then, if all goes well... that sounds like a good time estimate.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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It took me about 1.5-2.5 hrs but I was in a shop where my friends and I do this stuff all the time.... can't remember, but the keys are the hardest part.... and YES PLEASE SPRAY YOUR FACTORY BOLTS NOW, lets just say I didn't... and it took me longer.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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How far off should I expect my alignment to be once the keys are installed?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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well, It really all depends on how high you go... if you go up 3 inches like I did at first, you'll hate it and need alignment soon. If you go about an inch higher in the front than the back, you'll probably be ok but your tires will wearout quicker.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:12 AM
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Lift came in the mail yesterday, installation begins today. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Hopefully I can get it done in the time I have today in shop class (about 3 hours).
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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PIctures pictures pictures. Before during and after. Plus measurements.... dont forget before measurements!

 
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