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Old 12-16-2010, 01:57 AM
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So here is my 07 4x4 Screw. It's factory height with a set of 22's that stick out past the fenders just a little because of the offset. When I bought the wheels I planned on lifting the truck so thats why I went with the offset. Anyways, I wanna lower the truck as much as possible but not have to worry about any rubbing. I actually think with the slight wider stance with the wheels it would look pretty mean lowered. Any suggestion on kits or heights? I dont wanna say money is no object but i want the do it right and buy the best quality parts I can get. Help please?
 
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Old 12-18-2010, 09:31 PM
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Good Thread!

I can see me doing this when the weather warms!
 
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Old 12-19-2010, 01:54 PM
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I have an 02 fx4 with stock ride height. If I wanted to lower the rear by removing the blocks between the spring and axle, will I need to get shorter u-bolts? Or can I put the block on top of the spring? Seems like the later is asking for trouble. Just wondering if anyone has done it.
 
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Old 12-20-2010, 12:30 AM
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I have an 02 fx4 with stock ride height. If I wanted to lower the rear by removing the blocks between the spring and axle, will I need to get shorter u-bolts? Or can I put the block on top of the spring? Seems like the later is asking for trouble. Just wondering if anyone has done it.
I'ld say get the shorter U-bolts for a FX2.
 
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Old 12-20-2010, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Cdomino
I have an 02 fx4 with stock ride height. If I wanted to lower the rear by removing the blocks between the spring and axle, will I need to get shorter u-bolts? Or can I put the block on top of the spring? Seems like the later is asking for trouble. Just wondering if anyone has done it.
just take out the lift blocks and put on 2wd u-bolts, there's like a 2" difference between the 2wd u-bolts and 4wd u-bolts. i just left the lift block off of it, and i put shackles and hangers on it now and i still can't seem to hit the bump stops unless i have about 800lbs or more in the bed and i hit a bump.
 
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Old 12-24-2010, 11:17 PM
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2004 fx4




After driving around with a 2" leveling kit and 33's for a few years, I decided to remove the leveling kit and drop the truck 3" using Belltech lowering struts and rear shackles. Although the truck handles great, I miss the raised look so as soon as I can find a heater for my garage I'm installing a Pro-Comp 6" lift, 4.56's and Nitto 35's.







Xcal2, Dynatech long tubes, Magnaflow side exit, Troyer electric fans & underdrive pulleys, Airaid, 20" Demoda wheels, Hella grill
 
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Old 12-24-2010, 11:36 PM
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sad to hear man
but oh well!
 
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Old 12-24-2010, 11:36 PM
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on a side note, i got me a nice dslr so when the weather is nice and i can find some good background scenery, i should have some fairly nice pictures up
 
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^ BADASS, eric why does your tailgate look like a different color???
 
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Old 12-25-2010, 01:29 AM
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sweet pics eric when was this and i guess i should have called derek back the other day (dammit smilie) haha
 
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Old 12-25-2010, 10:38 AM
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^ BADASS, eric why does your tailgate look like a different color???
i guess because i'm parked next to derek and mark and their darker color vehicles make mine look goofy. if you look right above the taillight, it is the same color, and when you see it in person it's the exact same color.
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sweet pics eric when was this and i guess i should have called derek back the other day (dammit smilie) haha
this was wednesday the 22nd. all the way on the north side of the beltway and 45.
are you in town for the holidays? if so, give me a call and maybe we can get a few people together and bs sometime.
 
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Old 12-25-2010, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by coobies5
this was wednesday the 22nd. all the way on the north side of the beltway and 45.
are you in town for the holidays? if so, give me a call and maybe we can get a few people together and bs sometime.
o aite think he called after that? im down in houston and pasadena till later today, going back to cs to get the truck next thursday and well be down here till early jan. so forsure before derek goes back well get together
 
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Old 12-25-2010, 08:07 PM
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o aite think he called after that? im down in houston and pasadena till later today, going back to cs to get the truck next thursday and well be down here till early jan. so forsure before derek goes back well get together
just let me know sir, and i'll try and get ahold of a few people
 


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