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Old 05-10-2009 | 02:14 PM
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Great look!!! Nice, aggressive stance, just need the meats now!!!

You do know you'll lose the level kit with a suspension lift. I've NOT seen a 3" one though. But that's the right way to do it if you are going to try to run 37s (no offense, 'Nitto, but at least with all body lift up front, your not busting CVs, so that's a good point), 3 or 4" suspension and 3" body will keep the CVs at a good, strong angle (well at least as strong as CVs can be) it's the guys trying to do it ALL with suspension lift (6"+) who I see with major failures and broken front ends...

I was all set to add a 3" BL to my existing 4" SL, but I am going to have issues with the frame mounted Trans4mer and winch mount. So I think I'll be staying at 35" and return to working on engine performance mods (cam, torque converter, etc)...
 
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Old 05-10-2009 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HammerZ71
Great look!!! Nice, aggressive stance, just need the meats now!!!

You do know you'll lose the level kit with a suspension lift. I've NOT seen a 3" one though. But that's the right way to do it if you are going to try to run 37s (no offense, 'Nitto,
None, taken. Thats all a 24 pack of budlight and a bottle of Tequila could buy. When I get enough money I am going to take the level kit off and do a 4" suspension. But then again every time I think about it I think about doing a 4" lift to a Power Wagon with 35's. I really just want a SFA. If I could get enough for my truck I would sell it tomorrow, but we all know that won't happen
 
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Old 05-10-2009 | 02:23 PM
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So if I do go with a 3 or 4 inch S/L and lose the level, do I have to go with a 6" S/L up front and 4" S/L lift in back to keep my truck level?
 
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Old 05-10-2009 | 02:26 PM
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Most if not all suspension lifts level your truck. If you read about some in there descriptions most specify 6" front 4" rear or 4" front and 2" rear depending on brands.
 
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Old 05-10-2009 | 02:29 PM
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I gotcha thanks dodgenitto, I guess I can use my spacers for door stops after I get a suspension lift ; )
 
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Old 05-10-2009 | 02:38 PM
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I gotcha thanks dodgenitto, I guess I can use my spacers for door stops after I get a suspension lift ; )
Sounds like a good idea. When I do a tune up next week I am going to use my throttle body spacer for a paper weight.
 
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Old 05-11-2009 | 11:18 PM
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I ordered some black center caps made by Gorilla - will keep the chrome lugs though.
 
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Old 05-11-2009 | 11:24 PM
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post some pics when you get them on.
 
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Old 05-12-2009 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rssjib
It is 2wd - the 4wd kit is different. This kit consisted of two Fabtech shocks and two spacers from Fat Bob's Garage for about $170. The install with the alignment was about $210. I also was quoted prices of $350 - $500, so shop it around.
Where on the website did you find that package deal? All I could find is the 1.5" level for the 08 2wd, not a 2".
 



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