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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 04:51 AM
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Question Easy 2-3in lift help...

ok so im looking for a easy cost effective way to get a 2-3in lift for my 02 1500 Z71. With that being said im not into body lifts at all dead set on that. I was thinking about a helper leaf in the rear for a 2in lift with Rancho 8000's 4-6in lift shocks. I know that the helper leaf with have a more rugged ride but that dont bother me im going to looks and hauling efficiency with a little bit of 4x4 on the side. For the front i was going to crank the front T-Keys up about 8 turns since each turn is about a 1/4 of an inch for another 2in lift with Rancho 8000's 2in lift shocks. I will have the front end realigned cause i know the toe will be out or in which ever it might be. The reason im going with the lifted shocks is because the tubes are longer and i should have a better ride at this height plus my stock shocks are on there last leg with the rear pass being bent at about a 45 degree bend lol... Just let me know what yall think about this
 
Old Dec 22, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Replace the torsion bar keys is a better way than just cranking up the stock keys.
 
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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i cranked mine all the way up no issues at all got 2 1/4 inches out of them got an alignment right after an then did a 2 inch block in the back looks great in my opinion i can post pics up if wanted-pat
 
Old Jan 1, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 01liftedsilverado
i cranked mine all the way up no issues at all got 2 1/4 inches out of them got an alignment right after an then did a 2 inch block in the back looks great in my opinion i can post pics up if wanted-pat
that would be awesome if you could post pics. Im just not liking the look of my truck now that i got the toolbox with lights and whips on it. Also i got the front marker tail lights and grille all blacked out. Its starting to look like a BAMF If i can get the front end up standing taller i would be effing happy...
 
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Whats the biggest tire you can fit?
 
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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i have coming from discount tire direct 33.5 tire i can clear 33's no problem at all i will be soon getting 35's an going to have my uncle do some trimming but that wont be for a while i have on my truck as we speak 285x75x16.5 im getting 33.5x12.5x16.5 ill post pics up of the new tires vs the old tires
 
Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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I need some help i am looking into 37"s for my women 2000 2500 silverado but i know i need to lift it a bit . we plow snow in the winter so i would perferr to go with a body lift. What is everybodys thoughts? thank u!
 
Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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I don't remember the site, but I saw a 2" lift kit that included 2 leaf springs for the rear, a set of keys for the front and four shocks to accomidate for $170.00.
 
Old Nov 6, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 01liftedsilverado
i cranked mine all the way up no issues at all got 2 1/4 inches out of them got an alignment right after an then did a 2 inch block in the back looks great in my opinion i can post pics up if wanted-pat
I would like to see pics as well.
 
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