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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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I was just wondering if i could get any advise on this kit. Is it a good 4.5 inch lift kit?

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Front coil springs, front lower control arms, transfer case drop kit, swaybar links, brake line relocating brackets, (4) RC Hydro 8000 series shocks, and rear add-a-leafs and shackles. Upgrade to the system for NEW rear leaf springs.


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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Its Allgood
I was just wondering if i could get any advise on this kit. Is it a good 4.5 inch lift kit?

kit components:

Front coil springs, front lower control arms, transfer case drop kit, swaybar links, brake line relocating brackets, (4) RC Hydro 8000 series shocks, and rear add-a-leafs and shackles. Upgrade to the system for NEW rear leaf springs.


Thanks,
Taylor
Sounds Ok but you are going to need a new adjustable track bar or a track bar bracket. I would go with the adjustable track bar
Also i have heard (not personnal experience) AAL's are Ok for the first couple months and then they start to sag by a couple inches. On that note i would just save up the extra couple bucks and buy full spring packs.

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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by warthog
Sounds Ok but you are going to need a new adjustable track bar or a track bar bracket. I would go with the adjustable track bar
Also i have heard (not personnal experience) AAL's are Ok for the first couple months and then they start to sag by a couple inches. On that note i would just save up the extra couple bucks and buy full spring packs.

Hopefully this helps a little
X2 get the full leafs and a adjustable trac bar
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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I have a brand new RC adjustable track bar I'd let go for $60.

.....oh, and yeah. That sounds like a decent kit.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Alright. I'll keep that track bar in mind. Thanks guys!

Taylor
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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yeah go with the full leaf packs. what size tires you goin with?
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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hopfully i can fit 32's on there. What size can i fit if i cut out the wheel wells?
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