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Old 08-25-2011 | 10:44 PM
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that's why nobody has seen my rack & pinion conversion. without pics isn't interesting.
 
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Old 08-26-2011 | 03:04 AM
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I put 2" spacers on a 2wd and it was pretty easy but I had a hard time getting the spring compressor in there. To get it back together I put my jack under the control arm and wrapped a chain around the frame and hooked it to both sides of the jack and compressed the spring that way.
 
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Old 08-28-2011 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 97tn4x4
I put 2" spacers on a 2wd and it was pretty easy but I had a hard time getting the spring compressor in there. To get it back together I put my jack under the control arm and wrapped a chain around the frame and hooked it to both sides of the jack and compressed the spring that way.
i guess i need to borrow my friends floor jack.. all i got is the stock one :P someone local just asked why i was doing AAL instead of blocks? he said AALs don't give you the full 2" (2" AALs)
 
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Old 08-28-2011 | 09:00 PM
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Depends on how much your springs have sagged. They will give you close to 2" higher than what it is now at least.
 
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Old 08-28-2011 | 09:04 PM
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grr, frustrated on what i should do... if only youd come visit me and just work your magic on my truck.. lol :P
 
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Old 08-28-2011 | 09:06 PM
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If you actually plan to Off Road your truck, just get the three inch aal's..... (and they will end up giving you four inches of lift......... )
 
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Old 08-28-2011 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
If you actually plan to Off Road your truck, just get the three inch aal's..... (and they will end up giving you four inches of lift......... )
i only "offroad" MAYBE once a month. lol other than bumpy *** backroads..
 
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Old 08-28-2011 | 11:32 PM
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I think for the price, a ProComp AAL ($40) would be a better and safer route. Plus it adds just a hair more weight capacity over stock. Rides minutely rougher, but nothing uncomfortable. I have them on mine
 
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Old 08-28-2011 | 11:46 PM
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so i just found this guy who has a steel 2" leveling kit, he wants (EDIT)$50.... stick with the springs?
 

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Old 08-28-2011 | 11:47 PM
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Ask him why he took them off......
 



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