How much lift? How to tell what lift kit I have?

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Sep 19, 2012 | 07:23 PM
  #31  
Im thinking RE arms
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Sep 19, 2012 | 07:26 PM
  #32  
Thanks a ton guys. I have found a set of S10 ZR2 leaf springs. Will those work?
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Sep 19, 2012 | 07:29 PM
  #33  
Quote: Thanks a ton guys. I have found a set of S10 ZR2 leaf springs. Will those work?
They are 100% RE arms and yes, any leaf spring that is 2.5" wide will work.
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Sep 19, 2012 | 07:40 PM
  #34  
Quote: As promised, here are pics of the controls arms.

LCA:


UCA:
Are you guys sure this is an RE control arm setup? I've never seen anything like this from them. Been searching google looking for older systems and still nothing.
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Sep 19, 2012 | 07:41 PM
  #35  
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Are you guys sure this is an RE control arm setup? I've never seen anything like this from them. Been searching google looking for older systems and still nothing.
I am 100% sure that it is RE
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Sep 19, 2012 | 07:41 PM
  #36  
Quote: Are you guys sure this is an RE control arm setup? I've never seen anything like this from them. Been searching google looking for older systems and still nothing.

Looks like an RE fixed superflex arm...
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Sep 19, 2012 | 07:45 PM
  #37  
lose the coil spacers, lose the blocks lose the shocks, then buy shackle relocation brackets and doetsch tech shocks. Profit from a much better quality ride. All that height is doing nothing for you other than being tall and clumsy
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Sep 19, 2012 | 07:47 PM
  #38  
Yeah I guess you guys are right, that lower one just wasn't matching up for the design they have had but it must be an older system.
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Sep 19, 2012 | 07:48 PM
  #39  
Quote: Are you guys sure this is an RE control arm setup? I've never seen anything like this from them. Been searching google looking for older systems and still nothing.
they look like they been extended. the whole lift looks pretty jacked. Onlything looks worth keeping is the front springs
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Sep 19, 2012 | 08:16 PM
  #40  
Quote: they look like they been extended. the whole lift looks pretty jacked. Onlything looks worth keeping is the front springs
That's what I was looking at because it all seems like it was cut and welded back together.
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Sep 19, 2012 | 09:17 PM
  #41  
Looks like I have my work cut out for me. Thanks again guys.
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Sep 20, 2012 | 10:52 AM
  #42  
Alright guys, my last question in here since you guys have been awesome at helping me define what lift I have. This is in regards to the front control arms. Are they safe for driving on the street? I don't plan on taking it offroad til I get this thing fixed right. But is it safe for street duty?
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Sep 20, 2012 | 11:31 AM
  #43  
As long as you dont see any cracks or anything id say they are ok...
I dont understand why the uppers got cut and extended?
The lowers I can imagine the guy upped the lift and wanted to cheap out and just cut em and welded in new steel to the existing arms to make em work.
I would ditch em as soon as you could though for some quality arms... or long arms. Ditch your rear blocks ASAP too. You honestly might be better off loosing all of that suspension setup and dropping the cash on a good setup... I know that blows but that lift is really rigged together.
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Sep 20, 2012 | 01:21 PM
  #44  
I found a guy on CL that is selling a set of leafs from a ZR2 for 50. Will also be ordering a shackle relocation. Will keep an eye out on some control arms and replace asap. Ya'll have been a ton of help!
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Sep 21, 2012 | 07:53 PM
  #45  
Quote: As long as you dont see any cracks or anything id say they are ok...
I dont understand why the uppers got cut and extended?
The lowers I can imagine the guy upped the lift and wanted to cheap out and just cut em and welded in new steel to the existing arms to make em work.
I would ditch em as soon as you could though for some quality arms... or long arms. Ditch your rear blocks ASAP too. You honestly might be better off loosing all of that suspension setup and dropping the cash on a good setup... I know that blows but that lift is really rigged together.

If I get rid of the coil spring spacers, will the extended control arms hurt me? Also regarding the blocks in the back, I am going to put in bastard packs, will I still be able to keep the 33" tires I have now? I have some shaking in the front end that I am looking to get rid of and I think some of it may be due to the lift.
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