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Old 10-06-2009, 02:42 AM
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your welcome, ive installed two sets of spacers on trucks so feel free to ask any questions

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Old 10-06-2009, 09:36 AM
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So what would be a good brand to get for my 97-03 truck? SO are the lift cols not a good idea?
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Old 10-06-2009, 03:06 PM
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that depends- if you want to go with a coil spacer Daystar is the best. It will sit nose high for a month or so and then settle to about level or about 0.5" tail high. If you go with coils there are a few brands. Springtech makes some and I think Doestch makes them to. They will be stiffer than stock coil because they are ususally designed for V8 trucks. There have been differing views on the quality of lift springs so decide which route you want to go and then search here and google for reviews of brands
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Old 10-06-2009, 09:07 PM
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So when i get these 2" lift coils, with i have to get new control arms or spindles or anything aftermarket?
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any thing over 2' besides spindles will require a new uca
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Old 10-06-2009, 10:22 PM
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^^^^ I agree. There are lift coils for more than 2"s that will require new UCAs but with 2"s and under your fine. But you will need a new alignment and some adjustable camber bolts might not be a bad investment to get your alignment back in spec.
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Old 10-07-2009, 07:53 AM
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^^^^ I agree. There are lift coils for more than 2"s that will require new UCAs but with 2"s and under your fine. But you will need a new alignment and some adjustable camber bolts might not be a bad investment to get your alignment back in spec.
Sorry to ask so many questions but what are UCA's?
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Old 10-07-2009, 10:08 AM
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UCA=Upper Control Arm
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Old 10-07-2009, 03:10 PM
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Sorry to ask so many questions but what are UCA's?
ask away, were all here to help and GT got you covered there
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Old 10-07-2009, 04:05 PM
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ask away, were all here to help and GT got you covered there

Thanks man, i just dont want to be that dude every flames on for being retarded, haha. Where can i buy these at, bc ive tried ebay and googled and cant find any for lifted trucks.
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Old 10-07-2009, 04:12 PM
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as long as you put in some research here and on the internet before you ask a question so that we dont have to point out how obvious it is youll be just fine.

http://shop.suspensionmax.com/Shop/C...9016/SFV/32526
http://shop.suspensionmax.com/Shop/C...ge/1/SFV/32526
http://www.roughcountry.com/ford_2wd..._leveling.html

you can ususally get some better prices on the springtech stuff on ebay, just search for their ebay store
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