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rear lifting
which is the best lift block, lift spindles, or add a leaf???
 
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the explorer leaf springs will get you an inch to 3 inches of lift
 
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i have block on the back of my truck now but i dunno if they are stock or not. how can i tell?
 
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You should have a stock 2" block and you also do not put spindles in the rear. An AAL will suit you fine.
 
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You block is stock, judging by the picture in your album.
 
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im new to this so what is an aal??
 
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Add A Leaf.

Why do you want a AAL?
 
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aal= add a leaf.

you can do that or use chevy drop shackles to raise up the rear.
 
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im looking to raise my truck using this kit Ford Ranger & Explorer 3" Leveling Lift Kit 1995-2007:eBay Motors (item 370268764005 end time Oct-08-09 20:00:00 PDT)
 
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i wouldnt go with torsion keys. they will eat up your suspension. plus you can get a body lift for less from summit. or a spindle lift for a little more
 
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dont do it!!! that kit has an AAL in there btw but theres alot of bad things those torsion keys do just read up you better off cranking your torsion bars and getting the Pro comp AAL or chevy drop shackles from summit
 
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i want my truck to be level though i already cranked my t bars but i want more of a lift. what should i do??
 
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Start saving for a super lift or body lift.
 
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Get a BL or a Superlift, Torsion keys are a waste of money and a pile of garbage. A body lift is $150ish and a Superlift is well...over a grand if I'm not mistaken.
 
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right around $1,600 or so more or less depending if you know people.
 
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you guys say that the keys are garbage. what about the prekey mod, that doesn't cause damage.

of course, i just answered my own question. his is a 03 mine is an 08. so he's already got that extra lift i don't.
 
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