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Old 10-07-2012, 12:06 PM
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how bad would it be??
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Originally Posted by nopi
how bad would it be??
Are you buying a lift with out them and using the stock ones?
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How big of lift are you thinking?
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Depends on the lift size. If you're wheeling on it you don't want to go over 2".

If you're going over 2" and plan on wheeling it you're going to **** up your stock shocks quickly.
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actually i have 4.5 shocks add a leaf for the rear extended brake lines and thats it i know i can add little by little so just want to know if it can be done i live in a apartment so yes they sitting in my living room and da wife dont like...
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you can use a stack of washer (or some tube) and longer bolts to push the shocks way from the body and/or axle
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Originally Posted by ericfx1984
you can use a stack of washer (or some tube) and longer bolts to push the shocks way from the body and/or axle
X2 but I would go with the washers just saying
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