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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 05:39 AM
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Hey, guys it has been a while since I have been around. Thanks to work that is. Anyway, I am getting a chance to actually get back on for a while and I am startin to really look into modding my truck. I want a lift no body lift at all but the largest lift I have come across is a 7in. lift. Since I have a 99 Sport 4x4 it is already pretty tall, but not nearly tall enough. I keep seeing plenty trucks rolling around that are running with 11-14in lifts and thats about the clearance im looking for. However, most of these trucks were 2wd and usually either a FORD or CHEVY. Knowing that most HD 2500's are about the same height as my truck maybe a little taller some of these 4x4s have tall lifts as well, this is the height range im looking for. I am still confused however. Would putting a 6in lift on a 2wd truck that started out stock lower then a 4x4 still yeild the same overall height as a 6in lift on a 4x4? If this is confusing you let me clarify.

Example: a stock 2wd truck sits roughly 2-4in lower then a stock 4x4 truck. You take the 2wd and put on a 6in lift. You take the 4x4 and put on a 6in lift. Now will they both be the same height or will the 4x4 since it was taller to begin with be the same height as the 2wd?


My overall look is that of what you have been seeing in truckin mag. with many of the lifted trucks. Most of these are running 22s with 40in tires. I dont want to run this on a daily basis but for show only. So I will be using 20in wheels with 38in tires for daily use. I also plan to acheive extra height by building a set of custom over axel brackets for a set of air bags just to get some extra lift, a little fun, and to help smooth out the ride.

My question is ARE there any sites/companies that offer a larger lift then 7in? If so what is their address and what company? What are the price ranges for this?

I would also love to find some performance parts for my 360 such as possibly a supercharger or turbocharger. As well as headers, and full exausts.

I have also been trying to find exterior parts for the Ram Sport but i have yet to even find a billet grill. Every manufacturer has the correct year but when looked into they all say EXCEPT the SPORT. WHY IS THIS? Shed some light on me guys. I could use all the help I can get.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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Default RE: Need some Help and Opinions!!!!

a two wheel drive with a 6 inch will still be lower than a 4wd with a six inch


ive seen bigger than 7 inch lifts for these trucks but i cant remember where....
 
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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Default RE: Need some Help and Opinions!!!!

Most lifts over 7-8" are custom. I think I've seen some larger ones but don't remember where. Also 8" will be enough to run 38s and probably 40s if it'll be for show only since you won't be flexing much on the curb Also there are TONS of mods you can do the 360's. If you do a search you'll find more info than you'll know what to do with. Superchargers, exhaust, heads, ext. If your going with 38s or 40s you'll want to regear to at least 4.88s or 5.13's if you gonna keep as your power.

http://www.truckaddons.com/ has tons of exterior stuff.

Seems like you didn't look to hard
 
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 04:11 AM
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Default RE: Need some Help and Opinions!!!!

yeah i dont get on much due to work and just my regular shcedule so i dont sit down and search very offten or much.


And I have found plenty exterior parts just none for the SPORT. everything says EXCEPT SPORT MODEL. which sucks. but hey i can get over it If i have to i will just buy some billet pieces and make my own grill ect. I appreicate the single link but i was looking for as many as you could offer with specifics on either a S/C or Turbo, as well as exaust, and lifts. but I will take whatever info i can get.

Ty again.
 
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