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Old Jun 24, 2005
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i've decided to go higher, but need advice

i've gotten tired of just the tbar lift...and i'd like to go with a spindle lift.

what brands of lifts are the best? how much would i expect to pay?

how hard is the install?

and for the rear, can i just use chevy 1/2 ton leaf springs for lift?

please, anyone with info help me out. i dont know too much about this type stuff....

thanks a lot guys!!!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2005
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i've gotten tired of just the tbar lift...and i'd like to go with a spindle lift.
they dont make a spindle lift for 4x4
what brands of lifts are the best? how much would i expect to pay?
Superlift or RCD $1500-3000
how hard is the install?
It involves lowing the front crossmember, or totaly getting rid of the t-bars with coil overs depending on the brand
and for the rear, can i just use chevy 1/2 ton leaf springs for lift?
your better off with a set of Deaver rear leave springs there MUCH better
 
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Old Jun 24, 2005
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u a 2Wd or 4x4..

if a 2WD get fabtechs spindle lift.....

4x4...wat Zach said...

how much would leaf springs run yah?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2005
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you do realize that the chevy leafs require relocating the hangers right?
 
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Originally Posted by HighRollerII
u a 2Wd or 4x4..

if a 2WD get fabtechs spindle lift.....

4x4...wat Zach said...

how much would leaf springs run yah?
HE IS a 4x4 t-bar mazda...



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you do realize that the chevy leafs require relocating the hangers right?
correct i beleave the rear one's and the deaver is just bolt on!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2005
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i think its the front, cause i think i remember someone talking about drilling by the gass tank
 
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Old Jun 24, 2005
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Originally Posted by Gay-briel
i think its the front, cause i think i remember someone talking about drilling by the gass tank
hmm you know what that sounds familar!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2005
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Yes you have to move the front hangers forward about 6".
 
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Yes you have to move the front hangers forward about 6".
gotcha chief
 
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Old Jun 24, 2005
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well damn.....

i was hopeing to not have tp shell out a lot of $$$

thanks all....body lift it will be...haha
 
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There are other ways to go higher like you said a bodylift! Sucks that lifts for you are so expensive!
 
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Originally Posted by Roach2004
There are other ways to go higher like you said a bodylift! Sucks that lifts for you are so expensive!
you getting spindles for that thing Roachy!
 
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