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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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I found this lift recently, really good amount of lift for the money,
http://www.fatbobsgarage.com/cart/pr...05-793-11.html
It is very tempting. Anybody familiar with this type of lift? Pros? Cons?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Yea it uses torsion keys and an add-a-leaf... its an okay lift... just expect one stiff ride!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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I Like It! The Add A Leaf System Will Create A Rougher Ride Than The Stock 1500. The Front Keys Are Designed To Make The Front Ride As It Would Stock.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Its real damn tempting for the price.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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whats bad, is that i have thought about doing that myself before. the torsion keys and add a leaf. scary huh.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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claimed 3" front lift...that's a little much w/out lowering the diff. isn't it???
i think i'd rather get spacer blocks for the rear....keep the same ride/spring rate, just lift it a little.
if it were me, i'd get the $200 keys, go no more 2" and get a spacer for the rear, or leave rear alone.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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So has anyone done this? What are you thoughts? Any regrets?

What is the Torsion Bar Unloading Tool Adapter? Do I still need a Torsion Bar Unloading Tool?

Which is better, ReadyLift or Truxxx?

Where can I find spacers for the rear?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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If I Am Not Mistaken Its A Bracket That Keeps The Torsion Bar In Place With A C-Clamp.

Both Are Made Very Well.. Not Too Much Difference. Just How They Are Machined.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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ORIGINAL: tdmopar59

just expect one stiff ride!
thats what she said!

anyways, itll be a 2 inch lift in the front (as if you were leveling it) and a 3 inch in the rear with the leaf, so your truck should have the same rake as it has now.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Id say crank the bars like I did, get new longer shocks and be done. Mine is a little stiffer like a 2500 rides.
 
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