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question for the lifted 2wds

Old Jun 6, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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so ive got a 2.5 lift coil and a 1.5 coil spacer, if i got the aftermarket control arms would this work or is it only made to withstand the 3 inch coil at max?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Your gonna really be pushing the limits of your suspension.

1.) With that much of an angle, your looking at alignment and geometry issues. As well as premature wear on steering/suspension components.

2.) Your control arm will most likely be hitting the top of the coil bucket, even the Fabtech arm might from what I've seen. With that, you'll be maxing your suspension out just sitting there... it would ride like a tank and possibly cause dangerous issues.

Your gonna hate it more than your gonna like it. I would go with the springs only. You'll like the ride better and you'll gain plenty of ground clearance.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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okay thanks for the info. just figured id ask ahead of time before i break something else. haha
 
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