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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Ok I have a 2005 scab 4x4 that I want to put 35 inch tires on I could clear this with a leveling kit up front, and a add a leaf in the back (I toe with this truck so killing the rake is not an option!) My problem so far I have not found a real lift kit for the front to accomplish this they are all spacers. The only thing I can find is a 6" lift, which I dont mind but does not seam practical for towing, and just getting in, I do have a 2 year old. So I want to see how big with 35" tires this actually is, it is really hard to see from pics. So my solution someone who is 5"11' or around there can I see a pic of you standing by your truck. That is how tall I am so it would be a way that in my mind I can see just how tall it is! Or can someone tell me of a place that I can get a real lift kit for the front. In other words new spindles, top and bottom A arms, and every peice of geometry has been looked at to make sure no binding of anykind, or unwanted stress is availeble, I would love to go Fabtech but from what I have seen 6" is all they have thats close to what I want, Any advice greatly appriciated!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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I think Rough Country has a 4" lift that will clear 35s
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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So does Rancho and RCD. I'd go with the RCD lift personally. It's a little better quality than the Rancho and can be adjusted to 6 inches of lift by changing the preload on the coilover shocks.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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RCD looks good except for the blocks in the rear (I dont do that!), and the problem with them all is that all I can find is a 6 inch, can someone please tell me where these 4 inch and smaller kits are, Im now thinking of going RCD (thanks wandell) but now I just need to find a sight that will sell the 4 inch or smaller, so any suggestions there?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Most kits use a block anyways.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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you can lift the rear with leaf springs
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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You can get 1 1/2 inch using a 2 wheel drive shackle. Canuck motorsport has them on e-bay
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Lol ok I know most kits use blocks, Im just not putting them on my truck! To many blocks have crushed under towing conditions to even consider blocks. Leaf springs are the only way that I would go, now I am simply looking for just a front end kit. But so far no matter which kit or how high of "quality" they all use blocks, and none of them so far just sell the fronts
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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I wouldn't worry too much about the lift blocks. Heck, your truck came from the factory with a 2 inch lift block. Like the others said, if you are not comfortable with blocks, just use a new spring pack or aal.
 
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