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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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ramhunter, don't confuse what he's saying with what you want to hear. the 3" keys will NOT give you 3" more than the stock keys maxed out. They might give you another inch or so, but the length of your shafts and control arms and the extreme angles on everything will keep you from getting any more no matter how hard you crank the bars.
Very true! The 3" keys will only get you a little more then when cranking the stock keys! Not 3" more then stock!
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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so is this even worth messing with my stockers are maxed out now and the truck is level. i just thaught if i got new keys i could get more lift and add a block to the rear for a cheap 2-3" of height.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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If you've cranked the key bolts all the way, you've got about 2.5" already, they are correct, the 3" lift keys will only get you about another half inch. A 3" body lift installed if you install it yourself would be your best & least expensive way to get another 3" and since your level to start with, you'll still be level, just 3" higher all around. You could pick up the kit for under $300, everything you need except the gap guards to cover the gap under the bed, which would be recommended but optional, and would only cost you another $75. The killer would be paying for the installation.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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guys, a local shop told me today that if you get new keys you can go up to 5" in adjustment by cranking the aftermarket keys is this true??? he also recomended you dont do this but to stay around the 2-3" range. i told him my truck is leveled now with the stock keys and i didnt want to buy his keys if it wasnt going to get me a bit higher.
i also seen a ebay kit that came with new keys and 2" blocks for the rear.....so im thinkingthat kit will get me 2" taller than im at now right, but rember my stockers are maxed out so will that kit really get me 2"???
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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dodgenitto ...what kind of lift do you have how high and what kind?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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I just bought a body lift off ebay for 191 for my 03. Not sure if it might fit an 04 or not.
As for the 5" front lift, I never heard of that before. I would imagine if it were possible, your truck would have no suspension travel at all. Resulting in you feeling every little bump on the road. Hell, smooth asphault would probably be a bumpy *** ride.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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i dont want the body lift for 2 reasons 1 it looks bad 2 its a mother to install.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ramhunter1
guys, a local shop told me today that if you get new keys you can go up to 5" in adjustment by cranking the aftermarket keys is this true??? he also recomended you dont do this but to stay around the 2-3" range. i told him my truck is leveled now with the stock keys and i didnt want to buy his keys if it wasnt going to get me a bit higher.
i also seen a ebay kit that came with new keys and 2" blocks for the rear.....so im thinkingthat kit will get me 2" taller than im at now right, but rember my stockers are maxed out so will that kit really get me 2"???
you're not gonna get 5" in the front with stock arms, shafts, shocks. even if you somehow manage to do this and still get everything aligned (which it wont), it will be about the worst thing you could do to your front suspension.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ramhunter1
dodgenitto ...what kind of lift do you have how high and what kind?
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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i no i am beating a dead horse hear but what do you all recomend for the right level stance?
3" keys with 3" blocks
or 3" keys with 2" blocks
witch combo will be the levelest or better bet
i have the stockers leveled out now but want more height
 
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