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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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So I have a rustys 4.5 short arm advanced kit and was thinking of going bigger to 6.5 inches of lift. Rustys says I would need there budget boost kit front coil spacers and lift shackels and longer lower control arms. My question is, is 6.5 to much for a short arm on 33s wheelin? I know I'd need a drop pitman arm and track bar drop bracket also. Thanks guys.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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Oh H3LL yes.
Short arms at that height ride like a$$.

Longarms or don't even bother.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 04:22 PM
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Thought so. But if I go long arm can I still do spacer and shackels?
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 04:50 PM
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Thought so. But if I go long arm can I still do spacer and shackels?
Yeah, and shackle relocation brackets would be best. Don't forget brakelines, and shocks. I'm assuming you have a SYE, yes? Might need longer driveshafts if you're going to be doing much wheelin.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 05:30 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 03:39 AM
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Why a 6.5 lift are you going bigger tires?You can run 35s with a 4.5 to 5.5 inch with cut out flares.Other things to also budget for is a sye and longer brake lines.
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 03:10 PM
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i got longer brake lines now with 4.5 if i go 6.5 ill need even longer ones?
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 04:00 PM
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Yes, especially if you install long arms.
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