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03-31-2008, 10:45 PM
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lift after lower ?
Is there away i can lift my truck aboout 2inches after i put a flip kit on ?
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03-31-2008, 10:54 PM
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Re: lift after lower ?
I dont think so. The only way I can think of is to use lift leaf springs.
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04-01-2008, 03:07 AM
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Chris
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Re: lift after lower ?
why put in a flip kit if you want it raised up 2 inches afterwards?
Maybe do a shackle and hanger kit for a total of 4 inches drop instead of 5-6 with a flip kit, and most shackles have multiple holes which would raise or lower it more, or if you want you could leave the stocker hangers on the front and only get a 2 inch drop? Just some idea you might want to consider, instead of lowering with a flip kit then raising it back up.
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04-01-2008, 03:51 AM
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Re: lift after lower ?
they do make lift shackles. not very much lift but they do have em out there.
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04-01-2008, 05:46 AM
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Re: lift after lower ?
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This does seem counter productive to me. But may provide the ride height you want with the ride quality as well. Retaining the stock springs but keeping the axle far enough from the frame to still have some travel. With the axle above the springs this should also lessen axle wrap.
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Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 04-01-2008 at 05:49 AM. |
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04-01-2008, 05:57 PM
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Re: lift after lower ?
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Prerunner1982 thanks ill check the site |
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04-01-2008, 06:07 PM
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Re: lift after lower ?
Four link and bag it.
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04-01-2008, 06:11 PM
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Re: lift after lower ?
I used 2" shackles to bring the rear of my blazer up a bit.
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04-01-2008, 07:24 PM
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Re: lift after lower ?
You can put a 2" add-a-leaf on it, but it will stiffen up the ride, which may be good or bad for you. I did this on my Suburban, because the flip put the axle on the frame, the extra leaf lifted back up a little and gave it a great ride.
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04-02-2008, 06:18 AM
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Re: lift after lower ?
Air shocks/ but would be pretty dang stiff.
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04-02-2008, 06:43 AM
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Re: lift after lower ?
i have seen it done. you take the rear shackle and you cut it right in the middle and take about 1 1/2 inch out and weld it back togather. i din't do it. but have seen a member do it and it looks good
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