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Old 09-26-2011, 11:30 PM
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Ok so im wanting some more lift without having to buy a whole new kit...as far as i know i will need.
1. 2" Coil spacers and rear blocks.
2. Transfer case drop.
3. Possibly extended brake lines.
4. And im guessing a drop pitman arm.

I have adjustable LCA's...o and wondering if i'll need to get longer shocks also?
If i missed anything please fill me in...im gonna do all the price adding and see if its worth piecing it together, or just wait and save up for the full kit and just sell mine afterwards.lol
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Originally Posted by Kyle 4x4 4life
Ok so im wanting some more lift without having to buy a whole new kit...as far as i know i will need.
1. 2" Coil spacers and rear blocks.You'll regret the blocks...VERY quickly
2. Transfer case drop.at 5.5" of lift......SYE.
3. Possibly extended brake lines.Definitely!
4. And im guessing a drop pitman arm. No, common misconception.

I have adjustable LCA's...o and wondering if i'll need to get longer shocks also?
If i missed anything please fill me in...im gonna do all the price adding and see if its worth piecing it together, or just wait and save up for the full kit and just sell mine afterwards.lol Yes, new shocks.
LOL? Lots of lift?
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Blocks are ok if you do mild wheeling, im at 5.5" and I can get away without an sye, I only have a tcase drop..everything else answered previously is spot on...I would Suggest a drop Pitman, or at least one from a zj...
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Blocks are ok if you do mild wheeling, im at 5.5" and I can get away without an sye, I only have a tcase drop..everything else answered previously is spot on...I would Suggest a drop Pitman, or at least one from a zj...
Alright sweet thanks...and ya i dont do any hardcore off roading...its my dd so when its off the road its kinda taken easy...hate to get left stranded without a vehicle and no way to work
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why not a shackle instead of blocks? why not add a few s10 leafs to your existing leaf packs?
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why not a shackle instead of blocks? why not add a few s10 leafs to your existing leaf packs?
I've thought about shackles(and would much rather go that way)...but idk what the lift i already have is...whether it already has lifted shackles, aal, or spring pack...im sure there is a way to tell...any help?
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could take a photo of the rear suspension.
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I would but the last few day my gf hasn't been getting home till 10, but tonight she's off at six...so i will then.
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Originally Posted by Kyle 4x4 4life
I've thought about shackles(and would much rather go that way)...but idk what the lift i already have is...whether it already has lifted shackles, aal, or spring pack...im sure there is a way to tell...any help?
if you have a Rusty's 3.5" lift like you have listed in your sig then you SHOULD have a stock shackle...
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