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Old 03-31-2011, 06:47 PM
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so what all exactly would i be looking at as far as frame side mods in order to have a 3-4 inch stretch. from everything ive picked up on, stock everything can do like an inch, maybe 1.5" trackbar relocation? steering moddification?
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you can get 2 inches out of the front no major issue. if you go to an OTK steering and a good track bar you can push 2.5 maybe 3. beyond that you need new coil buckets or air shocks/coil overs.

though if your looking for more wheel base pull your gas tank then take your leafs and spin them 180* instant 4 in rear stretch.get you near that 105-107 mark if your planning on 37s.
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Originally Posted by clacker
so what all exactly would i be looking at as far as frame side mods in order to have a 3-4 inch stretch. from everything ive picked up on, stock everything can do like an inch, maybe 1.5" trackbar relocation? steering moddification?
to do it right?

coil bucket relocation, trac bar mount relocation, shock hoop, and either a reversed steering box or remounted steering box.
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would my BDS 8" kits' long arms adjust to accomodate for a 2" stretch? im prob gona drop it down to a 6" lift
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would my BDS 8" kits' long arms adjust to accomodate for a 2" stretch? im prob gona drop it down to a 6" lift
really depends on how many threads are left in the ends
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Would u hav to extend ur driveshaft if u swapped the leafs around?
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Would u hav to extend ur driveshaft if u swapped the leafs around?
yes
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****!! ok thanks lol!
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