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Old 04-11-2012, 06:03 PM   #1
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Questions on lifting truck

I have a 82 half to and im looking to get some kind of lift to the damn 4x2.I would of liked to get a suspension lift just to level it out.But i think i want to get a shackle flip on the son of a gun.Someone told me i can get a h hinge shackle flip throw some wooden blocks and a leaf spring under the rear.And then put some 2500 coil springs up front.And im looking to get 4 inches ! Is this true.I was at a shop this morning a 4x4 place but they only refered me to some other "suspension professionals"shop as they didnt do older trucks lol.How much would a package like this cost im not spending more then 400 on this or id rather get a suspension spring lift and level it out.My truck already has shocks
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Old 04-12-2012, 01:46 AM   #2
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Re: Questions on lifting truck

Wooden blocks are out.

SEE http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?rout...tegory&path=24
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Old 04-12-2012, 02:01 AM   #3
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Why lift a 2WD?
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Old 04-12-2012, 02:51 AM   #4
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Why lift a 2WD?
Because i freekin want to this is my first truck and im tired of seeing it ride low its not my style.The truck was passed down and since its unfortunetly a 4x2 i still want it to have some height and if i can do it why not.Cheers
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Old 04-12-2012, 03:46 AM   #5
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Re: Questions on lifting truck

they make 3" lift for my one ton dually maybe theyll work unde a half ton and come out 4"
http://www.airbagit.com/category-s/2145.htm
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Old 04-14-2012, 05:31 AM   #6
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I wouldn't trust anything from airbagit.com.You know fabtech use to make a 2wd lift kit if you look hard you might find one used on ebay or somewhere on the net.
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Old 04-14-2012, 03:53 PM   #7
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Re: Questions on lifting truck

My only worry would be longer springs putting the control arms out of their designed arc and inducing a lot of bumpsteer and accelerated wear.

Shackle flip, no wood blocks! Hit the junkyard or parts board and get a 4wd frame or components and swap a front axle onto your 2wd frame. You'd like it in the long run.

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