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Old 07-28-2009, 08:27 PM
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hey guys, sorry i dont know if this is all i need, i have neevr lifted a truck before, and im not quite sure how to, and whats needed. so i thought id ask people who know how, and have it done themselves. anyway...i wanna put a lift on my truck..about 41/2-5" i found these.... would this all i need to lift it? or would i need to exchange other components of the truck?

3" lift coil spacer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3%22-...QQcmdZViewItem


2" add a leaf
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...n%3D3%26ps%3D5

would this be all i would need?

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Than add new shocks, A track bar. Rear leafs yr going to need a tourch for. Cause of the steel bands. PS call top guns and they will drop the price much more than over ebay.
 
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ill need a new track bar?
 
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For 3" it's not need but for a 5" lift its a must. When you lift your truck the front axle is pushed backwards, A new after market track bar will correct this.
 
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For 3" it's not need but for a 5" lift its a must. When you lift your truck the front axle is pushed backwards, A new after market track bar will correct this.
no it won't, control arms will fix that
the track bar will correct where the axle sits side to side
 
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You still need it one way or the other.
 
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so what do i need???? and hwo do you know what part to get? like what length and stuff?
 
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Ok, how much lift are you looking for? We can start there. Are you on a budget? How much are you willing to pay for everything.
 
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thanks for the info guys. id say around 3" lift. and now i would like to spend as least as possible. i just got laid off, so money is kind of tight. its just i have no idea what i really need, or what i need to do.
 
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OK, If you just got laid off save yr dam money fool!!!! I spent 485 on my 3" lift with the opitions tht I added. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!
 


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