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3" LIFT ADVICE FOR 2WD DC

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by sockittome, Jul 24, 2012.

  1. Jul 24, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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    sockittome

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    Hello, I was wondering if anyone feels a lift kit only creates problems to the stock shocks, suspension in general. I really like the look of a 3" kit. I am also wondering If with a 2WD new shocks are still suggested and is a diff drop kit needed on a 2wd? I'm new to all this, thanks.
     
  2. Jul 24, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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    Bennett707

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    i think you are confused.

    inb4 brock
     
  3. Jul 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM
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    Yes very.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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    Light bar and bumper guard, 3/16 steel skid plates for engine, tranny and transfer box, OME 881 springs with 5100 shocks at mid clip. AAL in rear. Positraction rear diff.
    With a 3 inch lift you'll need new shocks. You can lift with Bilstein 5100s in the front with either an add a leaf or a block for the rear. I suggest you talk to
    or http://downsouthmotorsports.com/

    As far as the diff drop it's for the front diff on a 4x4 truck.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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    Add in there too.

    We are assuming you have a prerunner, right? Not a 5 lug?
     
  6. Jul 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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    Correct 07 DC 6lug 2WD
     
  7. Jul 25, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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    I'd check out spindles. You can get 4" of lift and retain your stock front end suspension geometry (read, no need for new shocks, coils or UCA's). You'll probably need extended brake lines though.
     
  8. Jul 25, 2012 at 11:51 AM
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    This is what I was getting to. Wanted to make sure you had a 6 lug.
     
  9. Jul 25, 2012 at 11:56 AM
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    Thanks TMW.
     

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