The Do's and Don'ts of Lifts

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Old 01-24-2012, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by VoltageTech
so a 2.75 inch level kit is to much for 04-08 4x4?
do they even make a 2.75" level?
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 10:14 PM
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Apparently he found one because he bumped a year old thread about it, but yea I wouldn't run that. Stick to 2.5" or below, besides that would end up sitting you nose high.

As for the other guy I'm not to familiar with the pre 97' suspension, but like 06yz250f said if they feel spongy it's probably time to replace them.
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 06yz250f
do they even make a 2.75" level?
yes, made by a brand called truxx. ordered it last week,could be a gimick to sell a 3inch level kit
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 11:17 PM
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I wouldn't be excited about that, unless you like replacing front end components.
 
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Old 02-12-2012, 10:24 AM
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I'm planning to level my '04 screw FX4. Considering the spacer above the coil. I'll be hauling kinda heavy loads though. (daughter's horse, and probably her friends)
 
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Old 02-12-2012, 11:33 AM
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is there a question in there?

and did you just call your daughters friends fat?
 
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Old 02-12-2012, 05:24 PM
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I think he did ha, and I pretty sure that was just a statement, I couldn't find a question in it.
 
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anyone have a brand they recommend for upper control arms?

also can anyone explain to me how to decide which shock i need and is it possible to get 1" or more of lift from a set of shocks?

next month im having my suspension done and it will be about 10" front 9" rear so i need new upper control arms im sure and shocks that would hopefully finish out leveling my front and rear figure 1" from shocks in front and 0" in rear would give me 11" front 9" rear should be level.
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mself52
anyone have a brand they recommend for upper control arms?

also can anyone explain to me how to decide which shock i need and is it possible to get 1" or more of lift from a set of shocks?

next month im having my suspension done and it will be about 10" front 9" rear so i need new upper control arms im sure and shocks that would hopefully finish out leveling my front and rear figure 1" from shocks in front and 0" in rear would give me 11" front 9" rear should be level.
1) Doestch/Springtech upper control arms can be found online for our MY. Canuck Motorsports usually has the cheapest prices. Also, fabtech used to make them but most times nowadays you can't find them and if you do they will be expensive

2) Depending on what lift you go with, your shocks will depend on that. I have the Fabtech and have been trying to find replacement shocks. Fabtech said they do not know of any other shocks that are the right dimensions but I'm sure with a little research and looking into custom valving and lengths you could find some

3) On our MY you can not have a shock raise your ride height

4) 11/9 will most likely be close to level but I am unaware of suspension mods that will allow you to get to 11"
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 07:44 AM
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Joh, you have the 7.5"? if so 01f1502wd has the part numbers you need for bilsteins.
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by joh408
I have the Fabtech and have been trying to find replacement shocks. Fabtech said they do not know of any other shocks that are the right dimensions but I'm sure with a little research and looking into custom valving and lengths you could find some

here ya go. go to 4wheel parts and give them this number:

part number: 24-151627

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also anyone wanting a fabtech 7.5in lift with 2in coil spacer PM me I am selling mine currently.
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 04:36 PM
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Word thanks, I know we talked about shocks that could work Jarrett but I didn't know if you ever got confirmation on some
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 05:27 PM
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ya I went to 4wp to see what they would say...and the guy told me bilstein had a shock just for my lift....not sure about that but they had what i needed.
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 08:11 PM
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was thinking about buying these Moog control arms, but saw something saying with 7" front lift that i need longer upper control arms, i dont see anywhere on them saying they are longer then stock, thanks for help and any link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180741023086...=p5197.c0.m619
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 09:08 PM
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If you want to go that high you really need to consider getting a full suspension lift with a subframe.

01f150's kit is a good deal, he might be willing to split up some of the extra un needed stuff if you need to get the price lower.
 

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