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Originally Posted by edge186
well the fact that my hitch would hang down and that i'd lose my front tow hooks is the reason i haven't wanted to do it. I dunno maybe i'll have to start looking into it more.
Cut and weld the hitch. Trim the valance for the tow hooks. Make some gap guards.

No one will even be able to tell its a body lift.
 
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is yours a manual or automatic? is a shifter extension included in the kit or something that is purchased separately?
 
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Looks way better man! Good work!

You didn't crunch your body panels with that wood did you? I've seen wood do some work on that part on our trucks before...
 
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Originally Posted by RazorsEDGE
Cut and weld the hitch. Trim the valance for the tow hooks. Make some gap guards.

No one will even be able to tell its a body lift.
I haven't really liked the idea of cutting the valance either.
 
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Originally Posted by edge186
is yours a manual or automatic? is a shifter extension included in the kit or something that is purchased separately?
You'll need PA part #3700...its NOT included.

OR get a hurst.
 
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is yours a manual or automatic? is a shifter extension included in the kit or something that is purchased separately?
Mine's a manual. Extension is separate. Its like $30.
 
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a hurst will work with a body lift?
 
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I haven't really liked the idea of cutting the valance either.
Me neither, thats why I got a front hitch. Too bad they don't make the hidden hitch anymore.
 
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Originally Posted by RazorsEDGE
Me neither, thats why I got a front hitch. Too bad they don't make the hidden hitch anymore.
haha yeah i know that kinda made me mad that they don't make it anymore. I just don't wanna take em off either cause i've found that they come in handy quite often. Not sure what i'll do.
 
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a hurst will work with a body lift?
thats what i got....made an extention to make it perfect for my hand, and it's perfect!

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thats what i got....made an extention to make it perfect for my hand, and it's perfect!
oh haha so basically you just made your own extension.
 
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Truck looks great Ty, awesome job!!!
 
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Looks good dude
 
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Originally Posted by edge186
oh haha so basically you just made your own extension.
It isn't crucial though. It is my understanding with the stock shifter, it will not go into either 2nd or 3rd i think. With the hurst it will, it only is about 3 inches lower.



Oh btw, use the money you were going to spend on the shifter extention, and get a Hurst. By far the best thing I have ever done with my truck
 
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Looks really good. Need a new tool box. IMO
 
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Originally Posted by chainfire
It isn't crucial though. It is my understanding with the stock shifter, it will not go into either 2nd or 3rd i think. With the hurst it will, it only is about 3 inches lower.



Oh btw, use the money you were going to spend on the shifter extention, and get a Hurst. By far the best thing I have ever done with my truck
thanks man, i'll take your advice. A hurst is something i've wanted anyways.
 
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Looks really good. Need a new tool box. IMO
can't go wrong with free though.
 
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what lies in the future is him shipping me his tails. cuz they be perfectly shaded tails.
They are just about perfect. Truck looks good. I can't wait to see it with the new bumper on it.
 
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Looks real good. And that truck is like perfect. Normally I don't like body lifts but that truck looks sessy!!
 
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HELL YEAH!!
 
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wow i love it!

the more i look at it the more and more i think its just totally awesome

i know it aint much, but i've been dreaming of lifting this thing ever since i got it back in june
 
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looks great ty!!! The pic of front w/no bumper brings back good memories!! told ya you'd love it!!
 
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thanks! you're thread is the one that made me act so quickly on it haha
 
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looks pretty good!
 
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Originally Posted by Tys 4x4
thanks! you're thread is the one that made me act so quickly on it haha
HAHA!! Yeah that's my love/hate with this site. Love the great info and people but makes me spend money i dont need to sometimes!!!
 
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