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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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Default 4" lift finished on 2009 2wd

So I just spent the better part of four hours installing a CST 4" lift on my Ram. All in all it was not that bad. It was my first time lifting a truck or even messing with suspension. I have a million tools and was able to work through it. I ended up having to use a bearing puller to get the lower ball joints apart. I would say that was the biggest challenge. The first side took twice as long as the second for obvious learning curve reasons. I can't find any level ground so I keep getting the optical illusion that everything is crooked. It looks level from one angle and 1/2 down from other angles. I used a tape and can't get accurate measurements until I get a level pad to use. I pave a set of XD Monster 18x9 in black with 35x12.5 Nitto Tera Grapplers on the way. Tomorrow it is off to the alignment shop!
 

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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Dude...

Post 'em up!!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Here is a link to my photobucket

http://s1081.photobucket.com/albums/...20inch%20lift/
 

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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man that looks really good....i have been thinking about doing the same thing to my 2009 2wd....where did you get the kit and how much if you don't mind me asking?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 06:36 AM
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That lift looks great, I put on the 6 inch CST lift from them, it worked out pretty well ,I am pleased ,your truck looks much better with it up. The alignment wil be easy for them.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bohrman44
man that looks really good....i have been thinking about doing the same thing to my 2009 2wd....where did you get the kit and how much if you don't mind me asking?
I got if from 4wheelparts, they did a price match at $1075.00, Performance suspension has it for $1099.00 delivered. Best price I could find. Man I am dieing for my wheels to arrive!
 
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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CST makes some good and solid gear
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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did u intsall ur new shoes yet? let's see it, post some pics. ur photobucket pics look good, i bet it looks way better now huh?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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Wheels installed last night. Thinking about going up another .5 to 1" in rear. Comments?

I have to use photo bucket because I put my stock wheels for sale and I guess I used my quota...


http://s1081.photobucket.com/albums/...20inch%20lift/
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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damn bro, looks really good. I'd say leave the rear unless ur gettin rub but then again I'm a Cali kid so that raised front ened a bit like a baja is what I'm into. those are the 35 nittos right? again, looks super sick
 
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