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11-28-2008, 02:56 PM #1Sr. Engineer
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more lift
i recently installed a leveling kit from rough country and would like to add a bit more because the tires are still rubbing a bit... rough country's kit is installed at the bottom of the coil so its not in the way of anything... i was thinking about getting another kit (which installed in the top of the coil) ex. daystar... and use a block or something to lift the back... is this even possible?
another idea is a body lift... 1'' or 2''
that should get it done but might be more expensive2008 NBS Silverado Z85
4.8 V8
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-17x9 Moto Metal 951
-Rough Country 2'' Leveling Kit
-Putco Window Visors
-Blacked out headlights (courtesy of JAKD-UP)
-285/70/17 BF Goodrich All Terrains (minimal rubbing still)
-Blacked out grille and both bumpers
-Smoked taillights
-Blue interior dome lights
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11-28-2008, 03:37 PM #2Sr. Engineer
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I would not try adding another spacer to the top of the spring. Put a body lift in.
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11-28-2008, 05:54 PM #3Legend
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Now you got me thinking I need to drop the extra 2 grand a get a lift rather than the leveling kit. Something I have been pondering for a while.
Trevor - Huntington Beach, CA
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11-28-2008, 11:58 PM #4Sr. Engineer
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tlperry what do you mean? whats your dilemma?
and yeah i was thinking about a body lift... what do you guys think 1 or 2 inches?2008 NBS Silverado Z85
4.8 V8
-8000k HIDS
-AVS Bugflector II
-20% tint all around
-17x9 Moto Metal 951
-Rough Country 2'' Leveling Kit
-Putco Window Visors
-Blacked out headlights (courtesy of JAKD-UP)
-285/70/17 BF Goodrich All Terrains (minimal rubbing still)
-Blacked out grille and both bumpers
-Smoked taillights
-Blue interior dome lights
"A work in progress is something every man should have"
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11-29-2008, 12:18 AM #5Legend
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I dont think a 1 would be worth the install trouble
Originally Posted by jerrynino
go with a 2 or 3 ..
i have heard good and bad things about body lifts though!Ryan
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Straight 6 (383 Stroker within a year)
36inch SuperSwamper TSL.
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2inch Daystar Leveling kit
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11-29-2008, 12:35 AM #6Sr. Engineer
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well share the wealth bro
... what have you heard?
2008 NBS Silverado Z85
4.8 V8
-8000k HIDS
-AVS Bugflector II
-20% tint all around
-17x9 Moto Metal 951
-Rough Country 2'' Leveling Kit
-Putco Window Visors
-Blacked out headlights (courtesy of JAKD-UP)
-285/70/17 BF Goodrich All Terrains (minimal rubbing still)
-Blacked out grille and both bumpers
-Smoked taillights
-Blue interior dome lights
"A work in progress is something every man should have"
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11-29-2008, 12:46 AM #7Legend
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eh i kinda figured somone else would chime in Originally Posted by jerrynino
well share the wealth bro... what have you heard?
Some on here will say that they love them, due to the fact that they are a cheap way to get inches
bad stuff heard, that the body mounts go through the cab due to extra stress, they take about 11 hours to install..
Ryan
2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4 (the Yellow Jacket)
4inch suspension 3inch body
Straight 6 (383 Stroker within a year)
36inch SuperSwamper TSL.
105,000
Detroit Loccers
Daily Driver Weekend Wheeler
much more...
2004 Sierra crew cab, 2wd, 5.3 V8
2inch Daystar Leveling kit
single dumped Flowmaster 40 sieries exaust(removed)
Mb Blitz Chrome wheels
Leer Bed Cover(for sale)
50k miles
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11-29-2008, 01:24 AM #8Legend
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I have personally seen the body mounts on a ford rip from the cab after a body lift.
But it is a good way to fit bigger tires and sometimes looks pretty sweet!
Dan
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11-29-2008, 10:31 AM #9Sr. Mechanic
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Look into that leveling kit you already purchased. I believe Ready Lift has two styles available. One that goes on the top, and another that does top and bottom. You might be able to upgrade what you already have.
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11-29-2008, 04:53 PM #10Sr. Engineer
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thats just the thing i dont want to get another one cuz i just got this one... get me?... and ripping through the cab? like where the passengers are? i didnt even know that was possible!
2008 NBS Silverado Z85
4.8 V8
-8000k HIDS
-AVS Bugflector II
-20% tint all around
-17x9 Moto Metal 951
-Rough Country 2'' Leveling Kit
-Putco Window Visors
-Blacked out headlights (courtesy of JAKD-UP)
-285/70/17 BF Goodrich All Terrains (minimal rubbing still)
-Blacked out grille and both bumpers
-Smoked taillights
-Blue interior dome lights
"A work in progress is something every man should have"
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