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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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Default Rustys 6.5 spring pack lift

What's the big difference between the spring pack lift for 1100. And the 6.5 long travel for 1700.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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doubles!

Last edited by duafacia; Feb 8, 2012 at 08:57 AM. Reason: awesome
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Short Arm
KIT INCLUDES:
• Front 6.5" coil springs
• Rear 6.5" leaf springs
• Front hydro preformance shocks
• Rear hydro prformance shocks
• Fixed Front Lower Control Arms
• Fixed Front Upper Control Arms
• 3" drop pitman arm
• HD trac bar
• Rusty's Frame Brace
• JKS front sway bar disconnects
• Front & rear stainless steel braided brake lines
• Grade 8 U-Bolts
• 6 degree shims

Long Arm
KIT INCLUDES:
• Front 6.5" coil springs
• Rear 6.5" leaf springs
• Front hydro preformance shocks
• Rear hydro prformance shocks
• 3" drop pitman arm
• HD trac bar
• Rusty's Frame Brace
• JKS front sway bar disconnects
• Front & rear stainless steel braided brake lines
• Grade 8 U-Bolts
• 6 degree shims

LONG ARM ASSEMBLY:
• HD cross member
• Adjustable long arm
• Adjustable radius arm
• Frame reinforcement (inner & outer)
• Hardware Kit
• Flex Joint Wrench



That's the physical difference, Long arm would ride and flex better. If you go short arm now, you'll want long arms later.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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why so high unless you are running 37's? the long arm kit will ride SO much better then the short arm. I seriously dont even know why they offer a 6.5" with short arms.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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I want to be able to clear 35"
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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I want to be able to clear 35"
I take it you don't want to trim? 4.5" long arm with some trimming would be a bad *** setup.
I am running 5.5" with some trim and kick myself in the *** for passing up the 4.5" LA.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by duafacia
I take it you don't want to trim? 4.5" long arm with some trimming would be a bad *** setup.
I am running 5.5" with some trim and kick myself in the *** for passing up the 4.5" LA.
Get a 1" shorter spring??
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Get a 1" shorter spring??
I'd have to toss my bw flat flares. Would need new shocks too. Would still have to buy the LA upgrade too.
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