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Old 01-26-2016, 01:16 AM
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Have a few questions on a rough country 5 inch lift...
Alright so right now i am running a 2.5 inch level in front and nothing in the back and she sits about dead level (quarter inch rake) id like for it to sit like that just 5 inchs up but the lift supposedly is 5 in front 4 in back. So would i need to go with a 1.5 spacer up front or would it settle enough? Anyone with experience with it? Also rough country says you cannot use factory steering stabilizer with lift but doesnt offer one for a 01. Will the later model one fit? Lastly any drive shaft problems? Keep reading some threads some say yes some say no and all in between.
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first off are you 2wd? and my drive shaft had to be lengthened
 
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first off are you 2wd? and my drive shaft had to be lengthened
4 wheel drive 5.2l
 
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5" lift, you may or may not need to lengthen the driveshaft.

Most lift kits specifically state NOT to use additional spacers on top of their springs, and will void any warranty if you do. In all reality, it simply isn't a good idea.

The stock kit would probably give you around an inch of rake when all was said and done.
 
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mine is lifted 5 inches and i did not have to lengthen the drive shaft.
 



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