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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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I've got a 2011 CC Sport with a TRUXX 2" leveling kit. The truck still sits too low. I'm not looking for a monster truck just something to clear a little larger tire with some fender room to spare. I've read that TRUXX was developing a 3" suspension lift but haven't seen anything else? I'm not looking for a taller leveling kit or spacers but a true suspension lift. 3" will still allow me to get into the garage and parking garages around town too.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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is your truck 2wd or 4wd
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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well regardless the only way to get a nice lil bigger than stock look is to go with a 4 inch kit if you truck is a 2wd CST makes a great 4 inch kit its a 4 inch spindle and one inch spacer in the rear and if you truck is 4wd Rough Country is the most modestly priced 4 inch kit both clear 35s and will def get you sittin up there with superdutys but are lower than 7 feet to your roof for parking garages i am running a 6 inch lift with 35s and still fit in my 7 ft 2 in garage just for reference buuuuut if your heart set on 3 inches and you money is unlimited this kit is soooooo bad *** im so inlove with it ive been talking to the company to see if they can custom fab my truck to make it fit cuz its for a 4wd n mines 2wd its from ICON racing its 2500 dollars its adjustable coil overs rear springs and resivior shocks for the back its insane a buddy of mine has it with UNI-ball upper control arms and he can do desert whoops at 45 and open terrian at 75-80 and it soaks it up ....... raptor eat your heart out haha
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Sorry, my truck is a 4x4 5.7L with the 3:55 rear end. I'm not stuck on 3 inches just need to clear the garage (home) and parking garages downtown (Typically around 84 inches of clearance). Likely gonna run a 33" tire and want some clearance. Also hoping not to ruin the warranty but don't think that can happen unless I go with something done through my local stealer.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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I have a 3" lift on the front on my truck. Something similar to this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories

My truck clears 33x12.5x17" Pro Comp Mud terrains (which I am selling actually here: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/pts/2526502977.html)

Anyways, it looks GOOOOOD with the 3" lift. My father put em on for me. My truck is in my sig.

Have fun
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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1.5" Leveleing kit, 3" body lift, 35" tires and it does clear a 7' garage door. Mine is a 2wd though so with the same set up I bet you will sit an inch taller.



I have about 2 inches of clearance on the roof and the front and rear bumpers but it fits in the garage.

 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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Yep, you could do it on the cheap by just adding a 3" body lift to your existing level kit. Cost would be under $400 and a body lift you can do in the driveway with basic tools, a jack and some jack stands. A buddy to help would also make it much easier.

For a suspension lift, you'll need to remove the level kit. Suspension kits (especially the better ones) are great, but unless you are off road often or plan to do some high camber stuff or go airborne, there really is no big advantage to a suspension lift...
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/p...s.php?S_ID=297


very helpful site with plenty of kits
 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Thanks for all the info guys. Definitely want a suspension kit as I do offroad and need the travel/articulation. That said, I've read that 4" kits typically add 1" in in overall hieght? Can anyone comment on that? True?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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Different kit because I have a torsion front end, but I can tell you that my 4" kit raised my over-all height a hell of a lot more than 1", BEFORE I put 35" tires on...
 
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