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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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Skyjacker 3" lift

Does anyone have this lift yet? Thinking about ordering this but wanted some comments 1st. This is about the only lift that I could use and still get the truck in the garage. Plus I don't really want to spend $1500-$2000. I already have a leveling kit but wanted just a little more height. Will the skyjacker get the truck to level also or is it a 3" lift that keeps the factory rake? 4 wheel parts website says that it won't be available till May but thought I saw a post earlier from someone that had it.Thanks for the info!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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I know a few people here have it. Im also looking into getting it but it will be a little while.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Multiple members have this kit. I just did a search on Skyjacker in the 04-06 section. Here are some members names if you would like to email them. Hopefully they will post.

CaseyKM28
hmfic
CrAz3D

I am sure more also. Good luck.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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Does the kit relocate the front differential so your CV angles are near factory geometry? I'm going to spend the extra money to get a suspension lift that maintains factory geometry. The last thing I need to do is replace CV joints and ball joints every 20,000 miles because of bad angles.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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I have this kit as well. The front raised up 3" and the rear add-a-leaf gave me 2". The angles are pretty much the same as anyone with a 2.5" leveling kit, so when they start having problems I'll start to worry. The skyjacker coilovers are a little smaller in diameter, so the rubbing issue is not there. I haven't had any problems with mine to date. Ride is smoother than stock, but stiffer.

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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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A daystar would be much cheaper and you could add a 2 inch block in the rear if you wanted to and I am sure a block would ride better than an add-a-leaf
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Two of my friends have the Skyjacker 3" lift. It looks really good but I could not live with the upper control arms being that close to the springs. It appears hitting a pothole would allow it to hit the spring.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Yeah I'm kinda scared of the wierd angles and my CV joints going out. I already have that with my EZ lift, was just wondering if they gat any worse with the 3" lift. I've had my EZ lift with no problems (knock on wood). I would think that after 14K miles if something were to happen it would of by now. Weather permitting I go 4 wheeling whenever I can so the lift isn't just for show.
 
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