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2.5" Lift Help

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Scosh, Feb 28, 2011.

  1. Feb 28, 2011 at 8:03 AM
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    Hey guys, I am wanting to lift my truck 2.5". I am running 265/70/16 and I dont want the tires to look too tiny.

    I was looking at these My question is, will these shocks give me the lift that Im looking for? And would it increase my ride quality?
     
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  2. Feb 28, 2011 at 8:05 AM
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    if you set the bilsteins at their highest setting you will achieve 2.5" of lift. Probably make your ride a little stiffer but many say that it makes it feel more like a "truck".
     
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  3. Feb 28, 2011 at 8:09 AM
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    The front CO's will give you that lift. As TacoMatt said, it will stiffen it up a little. You will need a lift for the rear if you would like to level the truck or keep the stock rake.
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2011 at 8:11 AM
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    I see. I want to increase my ride quality because I dont like the way my truck rides now(really bouncy on bumps).
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2011 at 8:13 AM
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    They will take care of the bounciness
     
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    Well Ill be doing some more research, Ill be back later today. Thanks for the info so far guys.
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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    I just installed the 5100's on all 4 and set them at 1.75 truck sits leval and the ride is awesome. I didnt think it would change much from the stock trd bilstiens but its way nicer. I am glad i got them
     
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  9. Feb 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM
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    The first link is a no. And the second link is a no. You need a CO in the front. Yes Billys at the stock setting will give a smooth ride.
     
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    Ok so the adjustable ones from toytec would be the way to go?
     
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    First gen, so he will only have 0, 1.25, or 2.5
     
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    Yes, and make sure you get the bushings and washers also. You have to order them seprate.
     
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    Its these right?
     
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