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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:56 AM
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Drive shaft angles???????

hey guys need your help i am planning on a lift at the end of the summer 5 inch lift i already have a 2.5 inch lift by way of torsion keys an block in the back.

my question is will the angle of the drive shaft be in bind with the 5+2.5 =7.5 in total

because i realy dnt want 2 spend the money for the lift an 2mnths later start replacing parts!!!!


thanks guys i know yall got the answers !!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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Probably but you can get wedged shims for it.
The question I would ask is the drive shaft gonna be too short?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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yea thats true but could i bump the torsion keys dwn a notch an b ok ???
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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you will prolly have drive shaft problems, one of my friends had to get a new drive shaft with his 5"
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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do you think if i turn the keys down i will b ok with th 5'
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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The keys are for the front. The problem is the rear drive shaft-or both if it is a solid axle 4WD.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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it just all depends every truck is different. does the kit your getting have a drive shaft spacer?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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not sure
 
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