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Questions about leveling kit/lift?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Adrane16, Feb 26, 2017.

  1. Mar 26, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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    Justinlhc

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    Looks like an old man emu lift with coils.
    It's actually a decent lift. An upgrade from that is going to be pricey.
     
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  2. Mar 26, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    So should I just get new shocks?
     
  3. Mar 26, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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    And pricey like what? So this isn't a stock lift? And does it look leveled or just lifted?
     
  4. Mar 26, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Are they blown? What's your complaint with it?
     
  5. Mar 26, 2017 at 10:51 AM
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    Not a stock suspension. I can't see the leaf springs so I'm not sure if the rear has been lifted.
     
  6. Mar 26, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    It appears you have an old man emu lift (ome). Which is a pretty good quality lift. If you could take a picture of your rear leaf springs that could help us determine 100%. Also what size tires you got?

    An upgrade from the one could be expensive since this is already a (mid grade) lift!
     
  7. Mar 26, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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  9. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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  10. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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    Yep. Nice lift!
     
  11. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:12 PM
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    Op are you wanting to go bigger in tires? If not just get a set of 5100's and set them at 1.75 and drink a cold beer
     
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    Cool, thanks for your help! All of you :)
     
  13. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:34 PM
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    I feel like every bump I hit is slamming on my truck...
     
  14. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    How much air pressure in the tires?

    The only thing that's really going to make a difference is going to be expensive. King coilovers and some upper control arms will put you around $2000, but it will ride better.
     
  15. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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    So it doesn't sound like my shocks are blown?
     
  16. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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    Hard to say without driving it to know what the "slamming" is and at what speed. It's a decent suspension, but it's not a trophy truck by any stretch. Most of them are a bit stiffer than stock. I'm not sure what coils you have in the front, but judging by the angle of the upper control arm I'd say they're giving you a good 2.5" of lift.

    Can you tell if the shocks are leaking fluid?
     
  17. Mar 26, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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    I don't think I'd be able to tell. I'm gonna have to have someone drive it and check it out. Thanks for all your help!
     

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