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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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I searched but couldn't find an answer. How much can I lift my truck without indexing the t/c or extending brakelines or the driveshafts. I'm wanting to do 6" in front and 4" in the back. I thought they made a 6" lift but all I could find is a 5.5". Also can anybody tell me how long their control arms are for a 5-6 inch lift I'm going to build my own.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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3". 5" might be pushing it.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:23 AM
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I think 5" is the max you can go without extending the driveshaft.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 02:26 AM
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With a 5" lift you can just get an index ring tht will drop the angle of the front shaft. I would say 7" max for the rear shaft.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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5.5" you have to grind your H-joint to keep it from binding but theres no mention of an indexing ring or replace of the drive shaft, that i know of atleast. I haven't installed mine yet though

Heres a link for a 6" lift http://performancelifts.com/cgi-bin/cart/20-2005.html
 
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So I can do a 5" with no problems. Anybody know the length of the control arms for a 5" lift.
 
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Dude get the lift in the link above its a good lift. I would have tht one but my truck is the only thing I have to drive so its not going to happen anytime soon.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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It's for a 2500 and it's out of my price range that's why I'm building control arms to cut down on cost.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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U know u can just buy the long arms w all hard ware for like 550.00.
http://www.extremesuspensions.com/st...cat=270&page=1
http://www.extremesuspensions.com/st...cat=270&page=1
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:39 AM
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That's perfect that I'll do that that lift in the link says welding is required what gets welded?
 
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