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Getting rid of the front end rake

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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 12:56 AM
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My 08 sits low in front and i want to raise the front end a bit. Any ideas. I don't want a lift kit but maybe some spring encased shocks?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 06:56 AM
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If you changed your mind, I have a set of extended front shocks with the spacers. I bought them but will not use them after all. PM me if you are interested.


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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 07:29 AM
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Spacers. Sounds like smokinjoe02 has your answer.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 08:52 AM
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I am not a fan of spacer route. Lots of guys had highway vibrations with them.

You can go with Bilsetin Lift struts(.5"-2" adjustment heights) or Rancho Quicklifts(adjustable from 1/2" to 2.5")
Lift struts keep your stock travel and keep your CV shafts at a much better angle. Nobody with these has had highway vibrations that I have heard of.

2" will set the truck level.
2.5" makes the front higher than the back slightly. Im not a fan of 2.5" levels.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 10:09 AM
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Thanks for that Dog…I think I will go that route!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 08:18 PM
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I agree with 'dog. Although I have used them in the past, I'm not a big fan of spacers...
 
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jeffreydean
My 08 sits low in front and i want to raise the front end a bit. Any ideas. I don't want a lift kit but maybe some spring encased shocks?
Depends on 4x2 or 4x4. Lift struts only work on 4x4s. 4x2s require coil spacers, taller coils or lift spindles.
 
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