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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Here is the post on craigslist. I want to know if this sounds like a good deal, also if there is anything I need to check out or be Leary about for this price. I know nothing about lifts so i figured i would get the professionals opinion first. I already have a 2" hbs level on, how would this affect it?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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you would need longer shocks or shock extenders if you put your HBS on too.....the stock shocks can take 3in of lift, and if you add those you'll have 4inches of lift (this is for the front only)
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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All I see is what appears to be stock shocks, stock rear blocks, and most likely stock coil springs with spacers on top. Run like the wind.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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All I see is what appears to be stock shocks, stock rear blocks, and most likely stock coil springs with spacers on top. Run like the wind.
Agreed. You won't get any lift in front, as I think ALL of it comes from the spacers with the "kit". Rear is just blocks. You would buy it, install the rear blocks, and shocks, and still come out ahead though. I think.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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Agreed. You won't get any lift in front, as I think ALL of it comes from the spacers with the "kit". Rear is just blocks. You would buy it, install the rear blocks, and shocks, and still come out ahead though. I think.

Unless those are stock shocks, which they appear to be. Then it would be a huge waste of money... and time.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Not worth it. Appears to be the stock rear block, coils, and shocks. All that has to make it a "lift" is the coil spacers which can be bought cheaper than $200. Since you already have a 2" level on yours, this would be pointless for you in my opinion.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Looks like hes selling his stock (maybe offroad edtion) yeah everything seems to be screaming STOCK in that ad . IMO
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 01:31 AM
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Thanks for all the advise!. I planned on liftin my truck in the summer but I saw this and thought i would see about it. I called the guy and asked him a few questions and it sounded a little iffy. Thanks to you guys i escaped a possible mistake. Cheers!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 01:58 AM
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yeah i would say the guy probably upgraded to a 5.5" suspension lift, i say this cause they usually come with new springs or new coil spacers, shocks, and rear lift blocks or add-a-leafs.
this guy is just trying to get some of his money back by selling what he took off and doesnt need any more
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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yea Im goin to peice together a custom 5 in lift. Im going to buy adjustable control arms sway bar links and track bar. and then new coils and add a leafs. All of that is goin to run me about $700 and no 5 in lift is that cheap for a good one. But I heard If you have the 2 in coil spacer you can add 4 or 5 in blocks in the rear and bigger coils and you can get about 2 more inches
 
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