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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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So I ordered a cheap lift from Top Gun Customz that just consists of 3" spacers and new shocks for the front. As for the back its a 1.5" lift block and all the necessary hardware. That is all the lift consists of. I was wondering what kind of problems I will be facing with this lift since it does not have all the other things the normal 3" lift has like new control arms, sway bar drop brackets, track bar drop brackets and so fourth.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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i have a lift kit like that in my truck and it seems to be ok, but im scruffing the passenger front tire off, but thats other issues I think, but i wouldnt go rock crawling or anything thats gonna be hard on the suspension.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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there isn't anything wrong with the lift. You should get it aligned after the install, but your stock suspension will handle a 3" lift with the things they supply. Go any bigger and your system will go out of geometry. The only problem is your going to be double stacking blocks, but it's not a big deal as long as you make sure you double check your u bolts every so often
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 01:30 AM
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So I ordered a cheap lift from Top Gun Customz that just consists of 3" spacers and new shocks for the front. As for the back its a 1.5" lift block and all the necessary hardware. That is all the lift consists of. I was wondering what kind of problems I will be facing with this lift since it does not have all the other things the normal 3" lift has like new control arms, sway bar drop brackets, track bar drop brackets and so fourth.
the only thing neg i can see is that down the road you will want to go bigger.. the only time when you need the sway bar drop , pitman , trac bar , control arms is when you go 5" or taller lift. the rear i would of added a AAL or a 4.5" block..next you can do a body lift ..
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Stacking blocks is never a good idea, it puts more stress on your suspension and is more likely to break than say taller leaf springs.

...just my $0.02
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Put it on......
The replacement arms are stronger, but what you have should hold up if you aren't beating it up in the woods. The blocks will be alright, just make sure the pinlocks into the other block so they lock together. The other parts are not needed with 3"
It may not be expensive or rock ready parts, but once you wear these tires out you will be getting a larger lift so you won't feel bad about pulling the cheaper one off.
If you want the rear to carry more weight get an add-a-leaf. Short ones are stiffer and longer ones will be smoother.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Alright then, thanks for all the input. I can sleep a little bit easier now that I dont regret buying a cheap lift.
 
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