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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Im gettin closer to doin my lift, and ive got a few more questions. Here's the lowdown, I've got an 01 2wd 3.9 and I'm plannin on liftin the front 5 inches and the back 3 inches.
I am going to get these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT and will put spacers to get 5 inches. will that work?

and for the rear i will add a leaf, http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/_dodg...001-p1691.aspx (will use these spacers for the front. . . what should i do for that one more inch in the back? or are there 3 inch add a leafs? im new to lifts so dont get annoyed if these are dumb questions
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Old May 19, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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I don't think 5" of lift using the control arms only will work well at all in the front.

the add-a-leafs will give you 2", where is the other 3" going to come from?
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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I think I shackle flip for the rear would be the best option. Not sure if anyone makes a kit, but it would be pretty easy and cheap to make your own.
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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okay thanks guys! i am just goin witha 3 inch lift in the front using the coils! i dont wanna get too crazy with the lift, just wanted some lift in the front! and ima throw on my wheels and get new tires. . .then its onto the motor!! thanks for the help, and sorry bout any confusion!
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 12:58 AM
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yet again i wanna get er up. its only 2wd i know. . .but i wanna get er up and raked bout 2 inches.
another question though. . .if i get this http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...t_pn=FABKIT322 would i be able to put one inch spacers in there for more lift in the front?
 
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