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Old 05-25-2011, 09:23 PM
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why don't get just air bags?
 
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I probably will sometime. I just cant afford them now. And because this if free the paint will go bad if I don't use it soon.

I went and mesered a 2500 ctd just like the one I will be getting the springs off and they have a 5 inch block where ours have a 3 inch and the springs have 3/4 on an inch more arch
 

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Yeah they sit about 2-2.5" taller than ours. It still just seems like a lot of work to me. I want some pics though lol.
 
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I hope I get 3 inches because I am going to put the 2-3500 coils in the front and a 2 inch spacer. If I can find a set of adj control arms cheap.
 
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For that much litt you need the relocation brackets for the upper control arms as well.
 
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If I get the adj control arms will I still have to relocate the mounts or will it work with the longer arms?
So you think the 3/4 ton springs will give me lift?
 

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The 3/4 tons coils and spacers will be about 4" of lift. All 5" kits come with the brackets so I assume you need them. It sucks I don't have the coin for long arms or I'd sell you my 5" brackets and control arms.
 
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That would be good. How much do you think it would cost to have the springs I am buying rearched?
 
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Last time I checked on getting some springs rearched is was pricey. I don't really remember but it was in the couple hundreds. I'd say just the 2500 leafs and spacers up front would be good but I don't know you're planned usage of the truck.
 
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Also does anyone know what the arch is on a 1/2 ton and what it is on a 3/4 ton?
 


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