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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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What is the cheapest way to lift my jeep doing it myself pls help
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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how much lift, how skilled are you,what do you have for equiptment???

ntw online sells a 4.5 lift for 3-400 bucks
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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i only what to lift it a 1.5" to 2"
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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puck/shakle kits are widely availible run less than $200 best way to go
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how much lift, how skilled are you,what do you have for equiptment???

ntw online sells a 4.5 lift for 3-400 bucks
NTW WATS THAT link me please
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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http://www.ntwonline.com/


here you go
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build a budget boost for the front very simple and shackles for the rear or blocks which ever way you wanna go! alll very simple
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i was talking to a friend that that got a jeep xj and has came with a set of coil springs from a ford F150 but he didnt know what Year they came out of. Does anyone know PLS help
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it can be done but i think the f-150 springs are 3+in lift and they ride like hell....and thats only the front 'm telling you dude just get a kit it will be cheaper in the long run
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i was talking to a friend that that got a jeep xj and has came with a set of coil springs from a ford F150 but he didnt know what Year they came out of. Does anyone know PLS help
i'm pretty sure it is mid 90s f150 coils and s10 leaf spings mid to late 90s. both should come from 4x4s. the ride is not bad it is what I have. I did not build it po diid. about 4inches of lift.
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