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Cheapest way to lift?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by DaytonLax14, Nov 24, 2009.

  1. Nov 24, 2009 at 11:54 AM
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    DaytonLax14

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    I want to lift my truck so I can fit some 33s under her. Plus, I want it to sit a little higher anyways.

    And by cheapest, I don't mean being ghetto and using hockey pucks. And I don't want a lift that is going to screw up my truck in the long run (some body lifts are bad for your truck?). If i can do a BL that isn't going to mess anything up with my truck in the long run, then i'm open to that.


    Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 24, 2009 at 11:55 AM
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    Adjustable Bilsteins 5100's (4) for $300
     
  3. Nov 24, 2009 at 11:56 AM
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    Look into the Bilstein 5100s and an add-a-leaf kit. That will give you a 2.5" Lift. for the full 3" you can add a small topspacer with the 5100s.
     
  4. Nov 24, 2009 at 11:58 AM
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    how much lift will that give me?
     
  5. Nov 24, 2009 at 9:47 PM
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    Look at the year of his truck
     
  6. Nov 25, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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    A lift, some wheels, some tires, some performance, some cosmetic and then audio.
    Give us a budget on how much you want to spend on just the lift kit not including rims, tires, alignment and labor cost. && how you are going to use your truck daily.
     
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  8. Nov 25, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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    To fit 33's completely you just might need a inch of Body Lift. And Body lifts are not horrible for the vehicle.
    Usually you are able to fit 32's with 3 inches of lift.

    With that old of vehicle, I would highly recommend staying away from spacers. With that many miles, you really need to replace both the front coil and shock.

    What is your exact budget?
     
  9. Nov 25, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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    So would it be possible to do a 5125s wit ha aal to make it a even 3 inch lift then a 1inch body and how do body lifts work are they expensive cuz ive ogt this same problem i have about about 2k to spend on this lift total(without the tires and wheels) and i dont want a 6 but i want a little bigger then 3 so if u could explain a little more to me and ive looked into the ultimate package but how much would that cost to get installed?
     
  11. Nov 26, 2009 at 7:48 AM
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    So are body lifts bad for your truck in the long run?
     
  12. Nov 26, 2009 at 2:55 PM
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  13. Nov 26, 2009 at 6:36 PM
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    A lift, some wheels, some tires, some performance, some cosmetic and then audio.
    I say a solid 3" suspension lift, correct BS wheels and 285's with some trimming will be best.
     
  14. Nov 28, 2009 at 3:00 PM
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    Rear shocks offer no lift!
    Body lifts are not expensive at all.

    The ultimate package is going to take a shop between 4-8 hours to perform.
     

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