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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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is there a way to add spacers on top of my lift and if so is there a equivalent item you can put on the back
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Sure! Coil spacers are very common and are available in a variety of sizes. Longer rear shackles can be added to provide an inch or two of additional height. lift blocks should be avoided at all costs. They will cause axle wrap and ruin your leaf springs in short order.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Coil spacers on top of coil springs are quite common:




Spring shackles are also popular to use to lift the rear 1" or 2":




Add a leaf can be used to gain some lift and increase load in the rear:

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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by big daddy
is there a way to add spacers on top of my lift and if so is there a equivalent item you can put on the back
I just did the spacer front shackles in back, it took me about 3 hours to install, I got it off ebay for $101.00.

Is a rough country, no sticker or instruction. am very pleased and the quality and looks but I wish I did 3"!
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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sweet will they realll make a difference in heighth or is it barely noticeable i really tryin to get 32's under there and i really dont wanna have to trim
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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You should be able to stuff some 32s under there with the spacer and shackle setup. You may have to adjust your bumpstops too but that is an easy fix if required.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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ok sweet thanks for the reply
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by muddeprived

Add a leaf can be used to gain some lift and increase load in the rear:



Uuggh.... had to use a picture of a Short AAL......
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Also remember you add 1.5"-2" spacers and shackles you will also need to add BPE'ss to lengthen your shocks for the added lift..
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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what in the world are those
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Bar Pin Eliminators
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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oh ok
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Here is a link to a shock extension method. This is a great site to look over when you have a couple hours. LINK
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueXJ
Here is a link to a shock extension method. This is a great site to look over when you have a couple hours. LINK
Neat idea.
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