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Old Jan 7, 2007
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susp. question

can i just buy some like 4" blocks and 5" or so springs and use that for a lift??
 
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Old Jan 7, 2007
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Since you have the Edge model ranger, you can't use springs to lift your truck because it has torsion bars. You have to spindle lift it, which will give you pretty decent height or you could long travel or solid-axle-swap it if you have $$$.
 
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so i can spindle lift the front like 3-4" and what about the back...?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2007
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spindles are 3" for the front

and for the rear add a leaf (aal) shackles

or if you want blocks
 
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Old Jan 7, 2007
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Def. go with add a leafs better ride, wont run the risk of axle wrap like you would with blocks.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007
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does anyone have a pic of a 3" lift with spindels and leafs?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007
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Originally Posted by Maxboost
Def. go with add a leafs better ride, wont run the risk of axle wrap like you would with blocks.
dumb question: how and where do you get aal
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007
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summitracing.com
 
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i didnt see it their
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007
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http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294924642
 
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my year isnt on their, i have an 03
 
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i'm pretty sure it's the exact same..could be mistaken though, i'm sure someone will chime in and confirm.
 
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Just do blocks its alot easier
 
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do i do 1" shoter in the ack to get the body level?
 
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