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Old Dec 14, 2008
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Lift Ideas

I just did my first mod friday and got 32s on! (ill try to have pics for tomorrow) now i want more lift, but nothing too crazy. i was researching all day and i want to get a pair of shackles for the rear, but i dont know what to do with the front. ive been thinking about cranking the t bars but i dont really want to because it wears out the ball joints and the ride suffers etc. what do you think i should to to raise the front up? and money is a factor so it cant be anything too expensive.
 
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What are the specs on your truck, then we can all help you. 2WD, 4WD?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008
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money is a factor so it cant be anything too expensive.
^^^=BodyLift
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008
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its a 2003 4wd XLT
 
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What Pace said, 3" BL. Like $150ish. You'll just need bigger tires (33").
 
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if i got a body lift would there be anything else i need to do besides install it? like does anything need adjustment?
 
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Nothing if you stay with your current tires.
If you get 33"s, you need the obvious alignment, and I think you need to readjust the speedometer or whatever (IDK the correct term).
 
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That's it just the b/l no nothing else unless this leaves you with more money we here at R-F can help you spend that real easy like!
 
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You don't need a alignment if your just getting new tires, you don't have to recalibrate the speedo either just remember it will be off.
 
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Hence why I said, "I think". Thanks for clearing that up Mr. Morgan.
 
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speaking of body lifts.. i saw the most awesome one today.. it was like a 6" body lift with 3x3 wood posts.
 
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