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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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I'm planning on doing 3 inch lift blocks in the back of my 03. What would the process be for doing so and will I need anything else. Also I'd like to lift the front up. It's a 2wd so no torsion bars. What's the cheapest/non hillbilly way of doing this
 
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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if you put blocks in the rear your going to lower it b.c the leafs are under the axle.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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if you put blocks in the rear your going to lower it b.c the leafs are under the axle.
I was waiting for someone to say it I did not want to be the first...........here's your sign
 
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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either get a 4x4 axle or swap your existing axle to the top of the.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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OR do what I did and get the 4x4 lowering shackles, which lifted my rear about 2", since our springs are under the axle. I'm pretty sure I posted up a link to them and the lift coils for the front.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Well. Now I feel pretty stupid. I'll blame it on my concussion so you guys can let it slide....
 
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Haha it's alright man it happens. Just do it and post up pics of your progress.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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I'm actually considering lowering it now... I mean, its a pavement pounder anyway
 
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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2wd trucks go down, 4x4s go up... just how it should be IMO.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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yeah, sadly it's true because how much mud can you go through with 2wd. unless it's looks then idk
 
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