is this safe?
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is this safe?
im installing my first lift, a 4.5 inch lift over the course of 2-3 days depending on how much time i actualy have and how much time it takes. is it safe to drive with just one end lifted for a day?
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i dont think it would be possible. the drive shaft would be angled up. and the back axle would have alot of strain put on it. and i dont think anyone has ever tried this before. but if u happen to try it. i mean. tell us how it goes. =0
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i was just assuming you would lift the front first. but to tell you the truth. i wouldnt see that it would be very safe. but maybe im just a wimp!!!
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how much driving do you need to do? might be best if you get a ride or find a different mode of transport so you have the time do get it all done
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thanks for the input guys. made me think twice about waiting to do this untill i have time
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I know how it feels, I have had my 3in lift sitting in my garage for 6 months!! between work and the little ones, I am shot and have no time. Heck, even tried to sneak out in the middle of the night to do it, but, I found that sleep, although overrated, is still necessary haha
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man... when i did my first lift (3 in) i drove around with the front lifted for like a month before completing it ( was in the army and didnt have time) You would just look funny for a day. Does your new lift come with complete new rear springs? If so your fine... but if not it might weaken your leaf springs u have now if the new lift is an add a leaf.... i had to put another leaf pack in....
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I know how it feels, I have had my 3in lift sitting in my garage for 6 months!! between work and the little ones, I am shot and have no time. Heck, even tried to sneak out in the middle of the night to do it, but, I found that sleep, although overrated, is still necessary haha
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my buddy got a 3inch lift and only got the back installed and then drove it 3 hours down the highway home and put in the front lol but hes nuts
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i drive mine with the rear lifted and the front is still not done after about 2 months... man college is time consuming. just make sure you angle your headlights if you drive at night. other than that there should be no issues
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Just make sure you have ALL the necessary parts sourced and you've done your research about installing all the parts. I Just installed my 8.8, lifted the rear about 3 more inches, and re-geared my dana 30 in 3 days. The most time consuming part (and most frustrating) was finding out I didn't have all the necessary parts and had to make trips to junkyards and auto parts stores.
All in all I got it done and I learned some very valuable lessons! So next time it should go much faster.
If you have everything you need (including a buddy, and some brew) then you should have no problem doing it in 2 or 3 days. have fun!
All in all I got it done and I learned some very valuable lessons! So next time it should go much faster.
If you have everything you need (including a buddy, and some brew) then you should have no problem doing it in 2 or 3 days. have fun!
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