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Old 03-19-2009 | 06:30 PM
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well im thinking about lifting my 1998 5.2 4x4, i was checking out suspention lift and there rilly expencive, could any body help my out with some other options thanks.
 
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Old 03-19-2009 | 07:12 PM
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Here's mine i got 3 inch blocks in back, and 2 inch torsion crank in the front with a 3inch PA body lift. I was able to clear 33x12.50xR15 tires with no problem. I got about 300$ total in it for both lift kits.

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Old 03-19-2009 | 10:20 PM
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Yours looks pretty good height wise, how does she ride?
 
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Old 03-19-2009 | 10:24 PM
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Do you haul or tow? How are the blocks holding up? I have heard mixed things about the blocks. I want to get blocks and do the tb lift too.
 
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Old 03-20-2009 | 01:04 AM
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Hey huseman808, Whats a better kit the 3 inch block and 2inch tortion keys, or the 3inch body lift? and will any of them hurt my truck because i do a lot of driving. And with the 3inch blocks did u have to get differnt rear shocks? I rilly need to some help huseman808 im looking to lift my truck soon and it would be great if u could help me out because i dont no much about lifting a truck.
 
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Old 03-20-2009 | 01:10 AM
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blocks are not the best thing to do. they hurt ride quality, and put unnecessary stress on the suspension. my vote goes to the hockey pucks.
 
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Old 03-20-2009 | 01:11 AM
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I think there are some that's not that expensive...
 
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Old 03-20-2009 | 01:13 AM
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neither way is going to be too expensive. why not just do it right and get an ACTUAL lift kit with leaves and springs and all that other garbage you 4x4 guys use...
 
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Old 03-20-2009 | 01:19 AM
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trade trucks with varsis haha
 
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Old 03-20-2009 | 01:19 AM
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do it right, save up for a 3inch suspension lift... its what i'm doing and from what i have heard, they are worth it and look better IMO
 



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