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3" lift with additional 1.5" Spacers and Shackles?

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Old May 22, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Default 3" lift with additional 1.5" Spacers and Shackles?

Has anyone ever tried this, is it an uncomfortable ride?
Also is there anything else i would have to change compared to a 3" lift?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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No reason it wouldn't work or ride poorly compared to with just the 3" lift. You're gonna want to look into a rear SYE or at least a transfer case drop
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Old May 23, 2011 | 03:06 AM
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if its the 89 you should not need the sye for the other look into it if you have any vibrations
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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Thanks
ya im puttin it on the 01, then all the stock 01 stuff on the 89

ny thing else I have to worry bout?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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I'm also thinking about doing this, i know i'll need a sye, longer driveshaft and longer brake lines for the rear after putting on shackles, but up front what will I need? I only put coils and shocks and didn't have to adjust the track bar
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Old May 23, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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The steering angles will be worse, a drop pitman arm will help with bumpsteer. The track bar will also need to be adjusted, and if you want it to ride well a control arm drop bracket or long arm kit is needed. And of course theres brakelines and shocks to deal with.
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