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Old 10-28-2007, 11:11 PM   #26
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Re: lift kit installation

I plan on running 33's. You think with a 2 inch lift they would fit? Or would a 3 inch be better. It wont just be a street queen I'll be taking it through some mud every now and then..
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Old 10-29-2007, 12:13 AM   #27
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Re: lift kit installation

there are guys on here running 33 with no lift. So you may be ok but there are a few things that can throw it off like your wheels if you have stock wheels you may not have a problem but if your running a 10in wide wheel you may rub.
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Old 10-29-2007, 01:09 PM   #28
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Please don't use cinderblocks - they aren't strong enough for a vehicle - fine for a building but they will shatter under the weight of a vehicle and we don't need a dead boardmember!!!
I"ll second that- you're taking a serious risk getting under something that's supported by cinderblocks. Jackstands aren't that expensive, and they'll last forever. I still have a set of Lincoln jackstands I bought over 20 years ago.
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Old 01-07-2008, 04:40 PM   #29
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Re: lift kit installation

Hey, sorry for digging up this old thread but I got some tools for Christmas and my Tuff Country kit came UPS just yesterday, So today me and my dad worked on it..Ran into a problem though, the kit comes with extended brake line brackets which were simple to put in but in the directions it says to run the hard brake line under the frame to connect to the soft line(stock they connect through a hole in the frame). I got the hard line under the frame like it said but It wont reach the new connecting point which is the extended bracket. The rubber line gets there fine but the hard one just wont get there..What should I do?Btw this is the front of the truck i'm talking about.. I'll try to get some pics up later so youll understand me better..Thanks
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Old 01-09-2008, 06:07 AM   #30
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Re: lift kit installation

I wouldn't mess with the brake line drop brackets. You'll just end up kinking the hardline and you will be into more work to fix it. Get longer rubber lines for it. You don't have to get the fancy braided steel ones, but Napa does sell a rubber line that fits, but is longer. The price is under $20 per side.

The part numbers have been kicked around on here and on CK5.com. Here they are:

Front lines PN:38872
Rear line PN:4138068

I went with the stock lines and no drop brackets for a couple of months after I installed the 4" lift. They were tight, but I didn't have any plans on flexing it out until I got that issue solved. (not an everyday dd)

As cheap as those lines are, go get them and toss the drop brackets in the trash.
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Old 01-09-2008, 08:16 AM   #31
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Re: lift kit installation

nice looking truck... I suggest that you save for some decent tools, find a buddy (board member already offered) to help that has experience. Last thing you want to do is mess up your "new" ride. If it doesn't need new tires right now then drive it as it is and enjoy having some girls sit next to you at the drive-in movie....

I would save for the right tire/wheel combo ($800) and lift ($500) and do it all at once... One good summer job should get you there....

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