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Fabtech, ProComp 6" lift or more. Pictures

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by toku58, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. Mar 11, 2016 at 3:45 AM
    Overkill07

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    Everyone will have there own opinion on what they think you should do and there is a lot of hate on the DB lifts. But I don't regret mine at all. The DB lift will put your suspension back to factory angles like you are wanting, but you will lose some of the front clearance you have. I'd suggest that someone here that has one on 37s gives you a measurement of there's so you can have an estimate of what to expect if you decide to go that way ( @357sig ). It is also much harder to "reverse" a DB lift as you have to cut out your front cross member in the process. It can be re-welded back in if you ever decided you did not like it, it's just more work. I would stay away from the RCD lift as I remember there are some design issues with that lift that do not give you the performance of some of the other brands. You can't go wrong with a BDS lift if they are in your budget and ZONE is their lower end sister company just like Chevy is to GMC. Remeber it is about what YOU want your truck to do for YOU, not anyone else.

    BTW, I can't wait to see a crawl box on a db!
     
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  2. Mar 11, 2016 at 3:48 AM
    Acerwin

    Acerwin The unNORM NORM

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    Well hello stranger :D
     
  3. Mar 11, 2016 at 5:29 AM
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    I'm not here. You never saw me
     
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  4. Mar 11, 2016 at 5:40 AM
    SGTCap

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    What's with this minimum wheel size I keep seeing. The Zone lift calls for an 18" wheel. I'm running 16.5s with 3.5" BS as 1/4" spacer
     
  5. Mar 11, 2016 at 5:43 AM
    Acerwin

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    The backspace is the key is what I found out when was looking at DB lifts. Can go lower aslong as the backspace is correct.
     
  6. Mar 11, 2016 at 6:44 AM
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    Modified RCD Lift, 315/70R17 STT Pros
    What design issues?
     
  7. Mar 11, 2016 at 8:01 AM
    Blacktacoma23

    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    I clear my tie rod ends with 17's and 3.5BS (no spacers) for reference
     
  8. Mar 11, 2016 at 8:33 AM
    SGTCap

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    Think you'd have room to go 1/2" smaller?
     
  9. Mar 11, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    I will check here soon, it's gonna be close


    Hate for you to buy a kit just to find out you can't fit 16.5's cuz of my info:annoyed:
     
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  10. Mar 11, 2016 at 8:57 AM
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    That's what I'm hoping to avoid.

    I'm going to a big meeting next weekend. Hopefully someone with a DB will be there and they'll let me toss my spare on their truck for a minute to see if it'll fit.

    But if you wouldn't mind looking I'd appreciate it
     
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  11. Mar 11, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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    Mine clear with 17's & 4.5" bs.
     
  12. Mar 11, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    Not sure if i can stay subbed here once a crawlbox gets paired with a DB lift. It just doesnt feel right...
     
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  13. Mar 11, 2016 at 1:03 PM
    SGTCap

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    All the more reason to do it.
     
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  14. Mar 11, 2016 at 1:26 PM
    Overkill07

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    Minimum size has a lot to do with the manufacturers specs. I am running a FabTech that suggests at least a 17. Their reason is due to clearance of the sway bar. Due to the new location point, if the wheel is turned in too far with a smaller wheel it will rub.
     
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  15. Mar 11, 2016 at 1:44 PM
    Acerwin

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    What is this sway bar you speak of :D
     
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  16. Mar 11, 2016 at 1:54 PM
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    Yeah I haven't had a sway bar in a while
     
  17. Mar 11, 2016 at 2:05 PM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Too close for me to suggest anything :goingcrazy:





    Edit: stupid phone will fix when on wifi
     
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  18. Mar 11, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    Can't see pic
     
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  19. Mar 11, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    IMG_20160311_145336785.jpg IMG_20160311_145331294.jpg

    Good luck with this decision Cap
     
  20. Mar 11, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    Yeah that is pretty tight. Not gonna do it unless I find someone with lift installed and put my spare on it as a test fit.

    Good news is my front suspension seems to have leveled out a bit since I installed my new uppers. The CV angles looked better today than they did last weekend

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    Gratuitous picture of my new rock lights I just installed

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