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I need an additional 4" of rear lift,, suggestions?

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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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Default I need an additional 4" of rear lift,, suggestions?

I am in the process of going up with my 96 - 2 door and have secured a set of 6.5 inch coils for the front. My current rear springs are 2" lifted. I got the vehicle like that when it was purchased. I guess it is an offroad package or something because they do not look like add a leafs. I had to use a 2" spacer in the front to "level" it out when I got it.

When the new coils go in the spacers will def come out.

What would be more cost effective? Either repack my springs with other leaves or just try and find a set of 6" rear springs from someone here?

I know I will need track-bar bracket for front (Ordering tomorrow) and a new pitman, transfer case drop.

Right now my immediate concern would be the rear pack getting to 6 inches.

Man,, this is gonna be fun

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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Build a bastard pack, and use a 2" shackle
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...5.5-W-BUSHINGS

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...REAR-BOOMERANG
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Do not forget about the HDOR shackle relocators.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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4.5 inch leafs and rear shackles will angle rear diff up helping with driveshaft angle less chance of vibes
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