if i were to put 3 inch blocks and longer u bolts in the rear would that be safe at all???

 

Yes. A stock Edge has 2" blocks. Three inch blocks are ok, but you won't want to go more.

 

ok then what can i do to the front for the 3 inches to level it out?

 

Lift Spindles.

 

how much do they run and is that all i would need?

 

I think you may need front shocks too. Here is a link to a set on ebay with 2" blocks. Look on Fabtechs website too.

 

Do you want a body lift or a suspension lift? You could get a 3" Body Lift and or a 3" Suspension lift depending on how high you want to go and what size tires you want to run.

 

Don't need front shocks.....and nothing else moves but the brakes/hub that are connected to the moved spindle. Do a search for spindle info...there's aLOT ALOT of threads regarding lifting. Just remember, you have a coil sprung suspension....not TORSION like an EDGE 2wd.

 

is that good or bad?

 

what?

 

is it good or bad to have that i mean like is it cheaper to lift?

 

A body lift is cheaper, $175-215ish, where as a suspension lift and all the necessary components can cost around $700. A BL will allow you to fit bigger tires, but won't give you any clearance while off-roading. A suspension lift will allow you to fit bigger tires and give you clearance while off-road. Both will allow even bigger tires and more clearance. You will probably want to re-gear depending on the gears you have now and the tire size you get.

 

ok well i am thinking about 3 inch blocks and spindles up. then a 3 inch body which would give me 6 inches for like what 400$ right?

 

a 2wd is significantly cheaper to lift compaired to a 4wd.....at least in our applications. $500 compaired to $2000...i think thats what you are asking. If you are asking about torsion vs. coil.........you need to make sure you get the right spindle for your truck....thats all. Don't think there's a price difference there.

 

If you want to go up just a couple of inches you can crank the T-bars and put some Add-A-Leafs or Chevy drop shackls in the rear, that'll get ya about 2".

 

ok well i am thinking about 3 inch blocks and spindles up. then a 3 inch body which would give me 6 inches for like what 400$ right? is that reasonable for all that? if i do the work?

 

I'd budget $700 just to be safe.....reason is there's inferior spindles out there......and you don't want a cheap wal mart special when it comes to spindles. Your brakes and wheels are riding on this little 1" spindles. Body lifts are around $200.......Spindles around $300-400ish....blocks $50. Yea should give ya 6"...fit 33's under there.

 

he doesn't have an edge......and edges didn't come in 4cyl.....i can only assume he has coils. No torsion bars.

 

i think he was referrring to having coils compared to t-bars

i would say that coils are better.. even though it will take more to get the same height i would say the ride quality is better and you would probably get more travel... or could possibly get more travel i should say

 

You're right I dunno why I was thinking that...

 

edge guys....scheesh.

 

alright anyone want to help me with all this stuff? haha.. should i go with 4.56 gears to keep gas milage and power?

 

what size tires do you want to go with?

 

prob 32-35 in there some where....

 

thats a real wide range when you're talking gears.. what kind of driving will you be doing? (mostly highway,city, or are you concentrating more on offroad)