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Old 01-05-2008 | 06:42 AM
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I have been thinking about leveling my truck and don't know which way to go. I thought about lowering the back because I don't want to put to much pressure on the cv's and balljoints.. But I would rather raise the front. What keys are better forged or cast? I will be putting airbags on as soon as I can to keep it level when I haul stuff. Will my tires look to small? What do you guys think?

Well... I had a picture. Ok I got it now.

 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 07:25 AM
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Forged are stronger than cast. Just a 1.5-2" level would not put much strain on front end components, if any. I think it would look just fine with the stock tires...
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 10:26 AM
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Level it.
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 11:29 AM
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Thanks guys.
I thought forged was better. But, the cast ones come with shock extenders.
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 11:54 AM
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with that slight of a lift stock shocks will be fine fo a little while...
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 12:05 PM
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deff. lower it a bit, I plan to do a 2/4 drop. A buddy of mine has his Daytona dropped 2 in the rear and it looks good, Rims still look like 20 inch chromemutant sunflowers lol
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 12:31 PM
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well since you already have the nerf bars and the black door protector things you have to level by raising the front. When people lower it they want a clean look with a roll pan. I just cranked my torsion bars and it didn't really change the ride. Makes the wheels fit the truck perfect.
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 12:43 PM
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i'd throw on some 2" lowering shackles otherwise it you lift the front you'll have that big gap between the tire and fender....not that it's a bad thing, i just think it looks weird with stock tires ya know.....either way its still a good lookin truck, just post some pics after you do it


......ok so i looked at it again, maybe the gap wouldn't be that big....screw it, lift the front!!!
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 01:01 PM
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Lift the front, it will look bad *** even with the stockers....
 
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Old 01-05-2008 | 04:09 PM
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lift the front then down the road go with some 33's and 17's
 


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