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Spindle Lift?

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Spindle Lift?

I am wanting to get a 3" spindle lift but I am wanting to know what size block i need to set in the back because i put a 1" knot in the coilsprings so the front is already lifted in the front 1"? Thanks
 
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a what? please tell me its not one of those things that twist into the coil?
 
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2 things... what in gods name is a 1" knot in the coils.....

and little more info about the truck like IE: year make model suspension 4x4 2wd chicken rubber ducky something here...
 
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2 things... what in gods name is a 1" knot in the coils.....

and little more info about the truck like IE: year make model suspension 4x4 2wd chicken rubber ducky something here...
well, lets see, watning to do a spindle lift, and already has coil " mods ". my vote goes for 3x3.
 
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Sorry about the little info. i told yall. It is a 2007 ford ranger reg. cab 2wd and i call it a knot because i dont really know what the exact name of it is, LOL. My grandpa did it for me because i was wanting to try to level my truck out.
 
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any pics? if its the things that just twist into the spring, a level truck using those means, is dangerous. find another way, soon.
 
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wow...dude... AAL and shackels rear and take your Knot out idk where you put your Knot but take it out...
 
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Alright I will get it taken out. So after i get it taken out and all my suspension is stock after I get the 3" spindle lift in the front, what size block should i get in the back
 
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try an AAL first, then add a shackle if need be.
 
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you should do a shackle or a leaf spring, but block wise robably a 2 inch with just the 3inch spindle.
 
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After i put the lift on it, will i need to make any mods after i get it lifted becuase i want to put 31's on it after im finished
 
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you can fit 32's after that
 
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Would it make a difference if i got the 2" block or the shackle?
 
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blocks are less desirable.
 
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Well thank you guys for helping me out because i am not good at these things at all, will post pics when i get everything done.
 
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I asked my grandpa and what i called "knots" are coil spring spacers but i am going to remove them and i think i am going to do the 3 inch spindle and the 2in add-a-leaf, do yall think my truck would look pretty level after that?
 
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Originally Posted by b-n-t09
I asked my grandpa and what i called "knots" are coil spring spacers but i am going to remove them and i think i am going to do the 3 inch spindle and the 2in add-a-leaf, do yall think my truck would look pretty level after that?
you will want a shackle too
 
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Originally Posted by b-n-t09
I asked my grandpa and what i called "knots" are coil spring spacers but i am going to remove them and i think i am going to do the 3 inch spindle and the 2in add-a-leaf, do yall think my truck would look pretty level after that?
get some pics of this first... if its just a spacer underneath or above the spring its fine.. but if its in between the coils um no...
 
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My problem is all I can get is either the 2" block or the 2" leaf, i cant find any shackles for my truck, would i have any problems with the leafs or the blocks? And where could i find shackles for my truck?
 
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belltech 6400/ground force 91143 shackles are what you need.

are you referring to the add a leaf as the 2" leaf?
 
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My problem is all I can get is either the 2" block or the 2" leaf, i cant find any shackles for my truck, would i have any problems with the leafs or the blocks? And where could i find shackles for my truck?
you want full size chevy belltech shackles
 
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so all i need to get is the 3 inch spindle lift and the shackles in the back (what size?)?
 
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they are 2"
 
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what kind of tires do you think would look the best after the lift?
 
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