12" Rize awaiting to be Installed

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Dec 10, 2007 | 12:16 PM

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WOW!!! Can't wait to see the new pics.

Dec 11, 2007 | 07:50 PM

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Would it hurt to get a longer rear driveshaft for the 12" kit?

Dec 11, 2007 | 07:59 PM

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Good Question, I Don't know the kit only recommended the front driveshaft be replaced.

Dec 11, 2007 | 09:07 PM

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Good Question, I Don't know the kit only recommended the front driveshaft be replaced.

Me either, you're going to need that too!

Dec 11, 2007 | 09:27 PM

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Fudge!!!! The heck with it, I'm putting on this lift whether the rear driveshaft works or not! I'll make this truck into a front wheel drive if I have too, driveshaft or not this truck is going to RIZE UP!

Dec 11, 2007 | 09:31 PM

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Watch your transmission fluid than ..

Dec 11, 2007 | 09:32 PM

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If it does end up needing to be longer, and I think it will, a local driveline shop can lengthen your current driveshaft. That way you won't have to buy a brand new one.

Dec 11, 2007 | 09:34 PM

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I'm not going to much about it, I can't turn back now, Thumper, Did your 8" require you to extend your rear driveshaft?

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Dec 11, 2007 | 09:48 PM

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I'm not going to much about it, I can't turn back now, Thumper, Did your 8" require you to extend your rear driveshaft?

Yes it did, it was shooting transmission fluid out of the tailshaft out of the transfer case until I got a longer driveshaft.

Dec 11, 2007 | 09:48 PM

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im glad i brought this up because i was looking into getting this kit myself. if you can afford the lift then i dont think an extra $500 for a driveshaft should be a problem.

Dec 11, 2007 | 09:50 PM

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if you have enough money for this kit and accessories needed, do a SAS. Makes much more sense, honestly.

Dec 11, 2007 | 09:52 PM

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You guys are right it's just I can't believe I forgot that part. I got focused on the front end so much I forgot the part that actually mattered the most.:o