another lift question thread going from 4.5 to 6.5
03-14-2011, 11:58 AM
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another lift question thread going from 4.5 to 6.5
ok I have a full rustys 4.5 inch lift with full 4.5 inch leafs. I plan on getting the ironrock la upgrade. I want to upgrade to 6.5 inches as well what will I have to upgrade and what can I use off my old lift. as far as coils im just gonna buy some 6.5s I have an adj track bar but i think its only good to 5 inch lift can I get a drop bracket and keep it or do I need a new one. thanks
03-14-2011, 12:10 PM
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don't do a drop bracket... instead do a weld in over the axle track bar bracket...
it solves a lot of problems with track bar clearences
it solves a lot of problems with track bar clearences
03-15-2011, 06:10 AM
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I know blocks are bad for stock leafs but being I have aftermarket ones can I use them. I was thinking 1.5 block and a 1 inch shackle to go with my 4.5 leaf
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03-15-2011, 08:50 PM
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rustys makes a 1 3/4 or 1.5 shackel its nice i think they are way better than blocks i`m thinking blocks get some shift to them not a 100% that tho
03-15-2011, 09:26 PM
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Do shackles in the rear. what about shocks, are yours going to be long enough with the long arms? Do you have longer break lines? Also if you do a drop bracket for the trac bar you need a drop pitman arm to match so your drag link and track bar are in a even line with each other. Oh and ofcourse you need an SYE.
I just bought the rough country 6.5 lift yesterday. I hope its better than what i got now. I think the ironrock long arm kit flexes like crazy. Just dont cut off the passanger side bracket if you ever plan to go back to two uppers.
-Mike
I just bought the rough country 6.5 lift yesterday. I hope its better than what i got now. I think the ironrock long arm kit flexes like crazy. Just dont cut off the passanger side bracket if you ever plan to go back to two uppers.
-Mike
03-15-2011, 09:28 PM
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Oh and i have a 3.5" lift now and i tried to figure out well if i were to do 2" spacers and shackles what else would i need. And i pretty much needed everything else that i would be deeper than just buying a whole new kit. But you can deffenetly work with those leafs and that track bar you have. Also could buy a new kit and sell what you have.
Just some more input
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Just some more input
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