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How to proceed with my 3" lift?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by PapaSmurph, Jan 10, 2017.

  1. Jan 10, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    PapaSmurph

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    Alright boys so I decided, without much research like an idiot, to upgrade some of my suspension. I didn't want to break the bank so I found some stuff on Amazon and I ended up buying a Rough Country three inch lift which included rear blocks and shocks, dif drop, and blocks for the front struts. Well I also needed to replace my front struts so I ended up buying Rancho Quicklift struts. The rancho struts are suppose to be the same length as stock. Well now my control arms are just about maxed out even when just sitting. Does anyone have any recommendation on where to proceed. Obviously I need new UCAs atleast right? Anything else I need to do?
     
  2. Jan 10, 2017 at 9:20 AM
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    You have a 3" lift with the spacers up front, the shocks aren't contributing to issues up there unless you have them set to add more lift. Do you?

    You likely need UCAs at or above 3" of lift, but frankly I'd not spend $450 to make that lift work. I'd sell it, and spend that $450 on 5100s and an AAL and stay under 3" of lift instead. Or keep your QuickLift shocks and pair them with a complimenting rear shock with an AAL.

    You'll have less wear on your truck and a better performing setup, for less money.
     
  3. Jan 10, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    No they're not set to add lift.

    AAL??

    Thanks dude! I appreciate it
     
  4. Jan 11, 2017 at 3:17 AM
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    AAL = add a leaf. It's a better option than blocks in the rear.
     
  5. Jan 11, 2017 at 3:45 AM
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    Pull they crap off your truck, sell it on CL, and start over by calling Headstrong Off-road.
     
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  6. Jan 11, 2017 at 10:45 AM
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    Cool thanks guys!
     
  7. Jan 11, 2017 at 10:51 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Did you buy the quicklift assembled? With the spring and top plate already attached?
     
  8. Jan 11, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    Admission is always a required first step to recovery.

    Congratulations! Seriously!

    (like the others said, ditch that junk, take your financial whipping and start over)
     
  9. Jan 11, 2017 at 11:04 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    From what I've read about the quicklift, they do add lift. So right now you are stacking lifts and are probably above the 4" mark. You should remove the spacer before you break something.
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2017 at 11:09 AM
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    If you can't start over right away, leave the quicklifts on and take the spacers off pronto.
     
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  12. Jan 17, 2017 at 8:36 AM
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    Damn I really screwed that up didn't I. I didn't think the rancho struts had any lift to them. Thanks guys!
     
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