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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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i have found a pretty good deal on these rc spindles i have a 03 2wd with the front leveling kit on it looking to go higher but not sure what all would be required to install these would there be any other parts i would need for the front when i put these in or will i be fine thanks all with the help?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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with those spindles, the only thing you would have to worry about is wheel size/backspacing. if you have stock 17"s, they need to have no more than 4.5" of backspacing, or your wheels wont fit on it. if you have 20"s or aftermarket rims with the correct backspacing, you are golden.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by azskater87
i have found a pretty good deal on these rc spindles i have a 03 2wd with the front leveling kit on it looking to go higher but not sure what all would be required to install these would there be any other parts i would need for the front when i put these in or will i be fine thanks all with the help?
I just pulled off my RC spindles and to go higher with them you will need 3" CST springs. I happen to have mine I pulled off also. If you are interested please LMK. I can give you the link to them also. They are about 180 new.

Anything over the combined total of 6" and you will start to have contact with the UCA.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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with those spindles, the only thing you would have to worry about is wheel size/backspacing. if you have stock 17"s, they need to have no more than 4.5" of backspacing, or your wheels wont fit on it. if you have 20"s or aftermarket rims with the correct backspacing, you are golden.
i have the stock flower 20s i was told they will work with this as long as i dont have tires wider than 12" is this true also with these spindles they r just a derect bolt on right i mean im not required other parts like shocks or coils to recieve that 3" lift right thanks again!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by azskater87
i have the stock flower 20s i was told they will work with this as long as i dont have tires wider than 12" is this true also with these spindles they r just a derect bolt on right i mean im not required other parts like shocks or coils to recieve that 3" lift right thanks again!
You will not need to replace anything else if all you are doing are the spindles. They are a direct bolt on and you will not need any longer shocks as these are lift spindles and only move the wheel hub lower.

To get higher than 3" you will need springs. You will need to get an alignment after replacing the spindles though. The alignment can be way off in some cases and you may need to loosen the nut on the tie rods and eyeball the wheels being straight so you can drive it to the shop. I have had to do that several times.
 
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