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want more lift

Hey guys I just recently put on my body lift and I looked up supension lift for it and its like 1700.00 a little outta my price range is there another cheaper way to get a few more inches of lift ? It's a 2000 xcab 4x4 ??
 
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Crank your t-bars. Thats about it.

You could do pre-keys but people don't recommend them.
 
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Pre-keys are fine, but he does not have a 2008+. It is aftermarket keys that aren't recommended.

Shackles are the best option for the rear.
 
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buy my superlift lol
 
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Shackles or add a leaf.
 
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Not sure what your money situation is but there are a few RCD lifts in the classified section for right around $1,000 also.
 
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So for the front put in new torsion keys ??/
 
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No. Cranking them will lift it but only an inch or two. If you do it be sure to get an alignment done.
 
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If you're going to crank your bars all the way i suggest you get a camber kit for each side of the truck before getting an alignment.
 
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