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Old 10-18-2010, 01:31 PM
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So has anybody have experience with removing a lift?
 
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Old 10-18-2010, 03:33 PM
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You remove it just like it was put on but need the OEM parts to replace the after markets. if you do not have the OEM parts then you had better start looking for them on the boards.
 
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How about you trade me the lift for my stock stuff.
 
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Originally Posted by mcgoo89
How about you trade me the lift for my stock stuff.
I would trade, but that would leave one of us out of commission for a while.
 
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Where u live? Just take the ride over to jersey
 
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Originally Posted by mcgoo89
Where u live? Just take the ride over to jersey

You've got a 1500, he's got a Mega with 2500 components, won't work...
 
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It's not a fun job, and you would need a lot of parts, including sway-bar end links and shocks, not just springs. Look up the kit, you have on line, and every part they list with the kit will have to be replaced, you may even need control arms. My advice would be to just get a decent set of street tires on it and see where you stand. Are you just looking for better mileage, or do you have a death wobble problem?
 
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Can we get a picture at least....before you de-man your truck.
 
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If the main problem is fuel consumption then why truck? Sell it and buy something smaller
 
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Gas mileage is not the reason I want to remove it. It mainly has to do with tire wear, cost and life. I don't need big tires that are going to cost more than my mortgage to replace that might not last for more than a year. I've gotten horrible tire wear, no matter what I do. I've rotated, aligned, kept a close eye on tire pressure, but they are wearing unevenly. I need a truck for work, and a mega cab to fit the kids in. So the truck fits me good, but the lift does not. I wish I would have bought a stock truck. I don't want to sell it, because I'm still slightly up side down on my loan. So i'm just trying to make the best of a situation.
I attached a photo. Before I de-man it
 
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