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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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I have a RC 6.5" Long Arm lift and don't really like the look of the rake it has and also want a little more ground clearance for a decent size set of 35"s but don't really know my options. What would be the best option I have to lift it a little more without compromising too much ride comfort? I'll post a pic tomorrow. I feel like my front end is even lower than most.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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coil spacers and shackles would be your best bet....but if you lookin for ride quality you might as well just get new coils and leafs
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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coil spacers and shackles would be your best bet....but if you lookin for ride quality you might as well just get new coils and leafs
I already have the 5inch drop down shackles in the rear from RC. If nothing else, I really jyst need the front end to sit a little higher to even out the overall hieght. Is there something that could be adjusted in the front end, like the lower/upper control arms to make the ride height a little taller up front?
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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rustys sells all the way up to 9 1/2 inch coils
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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I have a 6.5 rc lift too but the short arm. I was looking at it today and notice the front seems lower than the rear. Its like the front settled but the rear is still the same. Thinking of adding a front 1" spacer to balance it out. Maybe u should try that.

Also, if u just do some trimming and bumpstops u can run 35's. Im looking for a set now too.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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I have a 6.5 rc lift too but the short arm. I was looking at it today and notice the front seems lower than the rear. Its like the front settled but the rear is still the same. Thinking of adding a front 1" spacer to balance it out. Maybe u should try that.

Also, if u just do some trimming and bumpstops u can run 35's. Im looking for a set now too.
With mine, the front end immediately was lower as soon as I finished the lift. But I was thinkin maybe 2inch spacers. You think that would affect the shocks or anything else negatively since it would want to stretch them out?
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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No, you should be fine. It may seem like less drop but longer shocks will fix that.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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I would call rough country and make sure they sent you the right front set up.
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