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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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Okay, so for now I've decided I'm finally going to put in a little bit of lift. For now, I'm thinking of doing spacers and shackles for just about 2" (really cheap on ebay for rusty's, teraflex, etc). Now I just want to make sure I'll have everything I need when I attempt this. Will stock length shocks work with a 2" budget boost? If not is there a way to extend them? Will my track bar, etc. need relocating with 2"?

Thanks as always guys, I'm just dumb when it comes to suspension and steering.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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You won't need to relocate the trackbar on just 2", when I did a 2" lift the trackbar wasn't off enough to even make it worth the hassle. As for shocks I think stock shocks should work since in reality you will actually get less then 2" of lift.. Old springs..My 2" lift measure out right at 1.7"
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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Would you say that a small budget boost is worth it? I'm not really looking for larger tires, just some more ground clearance. I already have 30s I believe.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:19 AM
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The small boost is worth it IMO, just for keeping the rig off the bumpstops on faster trails, and giving you a little more room for flex with your 30's. Though if you do alot of wheeling it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to look into some longer shocks, Rusty's and RC both offer ones to fit a 2" lift for very good prices.
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