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Unread 01-18-2011, 08:04 AM   #1
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What needs to be done with lift?
to complete the 4" lift what stock parts will i need to replace? kit comes with springs and such i'm getting shackles and shocks with it... what else besides my suspension do i need to upgrade?

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Unread 01-18-2011, 08:41 AM   #2
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Who's lift kit are you installing? Will the lift be in a spring under configuration?

You may need to make driveline modifications plus install a drop pitman arm for the steering box.
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Who's lift kit are you installing? Will the lift be in a spring under configuration?

You may need to make driveline modifications plus install a drop pitman arm for the steering box.
rough country spring under.
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Unread 01-18-2011, 09:14 AM   #4
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to complete the 4" lift what stock parts will i need to replace?
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rough country spring under.
You'll want to replace those too!
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Unread 01-18-2011, 09:46 AM   #5
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why whats wrong with them??
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