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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Body lift info. request?

Can someone post a picture of their truck from the back that has a 3" body lift or a link to a picture. I want to order this soon but really want to see how nasty the hitch receiver looks first since it will be lower than the body....Thanks!

P.S. I have an 02 screw, so same body style would be nice, but sure they will all give me some idea.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Heres a couple pics to help ya, its not the year your looking for but if you gives you a general idea.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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You can always take the hitch off. Thats what I am planning on doing this weekend.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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another option is have an exhaust shop move the hitch up 3" to help hide the body lift. it wont look bad but it will be noticeable. if you don't tow just pull it off, if you do and the gap bothers you have it raised.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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if you use your hitch then you need to have some serious brackets made to move it up otherwise it will loose its integrity to tow.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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I say take the hitch off, I like the look of no hitch, its cleans the rear of your truck.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Thanks IORf150...Your truck looks sharp man. I do some towing from time to time. I guess one day while I am at work I could cut the hitch and weld new tube to raise it. I am ordering the performance accessories 3" lift this weekend ($225) can't pass on that! Is it a fairly easy install?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by campo141
Thanks IORf150...Your truck looks sharp man. I do some towing from time to time. I guess one day while I am at work I could cut the hitch and weld new tube to raise it. I am ordering the performance accessories 3" lift this weekend ($225) can't pass on that! Is it a fairly easy install?
check amazon man i know b2therad got his for like 175 but that was a supercab not screw but still.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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The supercab kit and the screw kit are the same. I still have the extra 2 lift blocks,bolts ,washers and all that sitting in my room.

Amazon has them to fit OP's truck for $175 shipped to the door.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Thanks man! Install isn't really hard, its just time consuming. I payed my mechanic to do mine. Took them about a day and a half.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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The supercab kit and the screw kit are the same. I still have the extra 2 lift blocks,bolts ,washers and all that sitting in my room.

Amazon has them to fit OP's truck for $175 shipped to the door.
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Thanks man! Install isn't really hard, its just time consuming. I payed my mechanic to do mine. Took them about a day and a half.
Thanks guys! Will check amazon...My body has a mechanic shop...He said he would give me a hand...Or the other way around!lol
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Here you go.


 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 06:07 AM
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Here you go.


That ain't so bad. I could live with that till I get a chance to weld up a new bracket. Thanks Wandell.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Here's my 03:



 

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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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Also, flip the trailor wiring plug upside down to raise it up some like I did.
 
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