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Old 02-03-2009, 10:39 PM
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mine is mostly for looks I don't off road other than going into the woods to cut wood or taking my 4 wheeler out. I think 3 and 3 will be the most cost effective for me... at least for right now. who knows I may move up to the 5 inch later down the road and sell my 3 incher off or something who knows
 
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I think I'm going to put the blocks on there but maybe replace it with an ad a leaf or something with a level in the front for a little more lift but mostly give me a little more support in the back for my four wheeler and truck loads of wood. My four wheeler is like 900 lbs and a little help back there couldn't hurt.
 
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Just a thought from me..

Its so much trouble to put on a Lift kit, never mind taking one off, and putting another.. I would just save up and get the one you want right now
 
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I would but I need new shocks really bad. so its kinda a waste to buy them if I'm going to lift it. and I may not do the 5 inch lift I may just do the 3 and 3 and be happy with that
 
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Originally Posted by dodge15004x45.9
yo what happened with yr truck and 4lo?
not to hijack the thread....but i never found anything out YET haha i tried adjusting the 4wd lever by the transfer case, plus i did a complete fluid change on my tranny and transfer case. I took it to the desert to try it out and within 2 minutes i broke a u joint on the front axle!
i'm replacing the ujoints on the whole thing so we'll see. i'll update ya
 
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So I think I'm going with the 3 inch lift with this down the road could I replace the blocks in the back with an Add a leaf or not? Cause I do load my trucks down with alot of wood at least 1 ton at a time and I didn't know if that block would hold that much weight or not?
 
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Originally Posted by guitarking135
So I think I'm going with the 3 inch lift with this down the road could I replace the blocks in the back with an Add a leaf or not? Cause I do load my trucks down with alot of wood at least 1 ton at a time and I didn't know if that block would hold that much weight or not?


The factory block will be able to handle any load the truck was designed for (and even more I am sure). I once hauled a dump trailer with so much dirt in it that it bent the rear most portion of my frame down (where the factory hitch is mounted), and I had no problem with the factory block.

FYI, I have the same setup on my truck that you are looking into doing to yours (3" suspension and 3" body). I went with diesel coils up front and 2 add-a-leafs in each leaf pack. The ride is much stiffer, but it helps with loads a bit. I just had a load of fire wood in the bed this fall and she was still squatting pretty good though
 
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Old 02-05-2009, 10:02 AM
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I just had a load of fire wood in the bed this fall and she was still squatting pretty good though [/quote]

Hell yea thats the way to do it i flatten my springs and than do it over agin lol.
 



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