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annoying lift question?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by mongo7390, Apr 25, 2010.

  1. Apr 25, 2010 at 1:06 AM
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    mongo7390

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    I have been reading a lot and I decided I will be going with the pro comp 3in lift. Is this all that I will need ? will i need to replace my stock UCA's with new ones? Or is this some thing that I can do later on. Im new to this and if you could explain why it was a yes or no that would be awesome. This is the pro comp kit, and i guess i will have to buy the covers for them what ones do i need?

    http://4wheelonline.com/Products.aspx?CategoryId=92436&ProductId=249893
     
  2. Apr 25, 2010 at 8:47 PM
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    If you did your research and like that lift go for it. You can drive without UCAs (if you need them) but you'll have a 'looser feeling' steering; it won't want to track as straight as it did stock, you'll be on the steering wheel a bit more than you were at stock and your bumpsteer might be a little worse.

    Theres nothing wrong with driving it for a while first to determine if you need UCAs. Some folks with a 3" lift claim they didn't need them and their alignment is fine, I find this hard to believe but no harm in trying first.
     
  3. Apr 26, 2010 at 8:28 AM
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    Ok thank you, I might just try it with out and just go from there.

    what do you mean when you say bumpsteer?
     
  4. Apr 26, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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    ....when you hit a bump, steering geometry if effected so much that vehicle will jerk/steer. Not good
     
  5. Apr 26, 2010 at 8:59 AM
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    If your budget allows I would definitely get them. You may also want to get some axle shims to help keep proper pinion angle, this will help you avoid possible vibrations. Axle shims are cheap ($30) and easy to install while putting in the aal.

    You will find a lot of excellent info on this site. I just put a 3 inch Toytec lift on mine and founds answers to all my questions here.
     
  6. Apr 26, 2010 at 5:29 PM
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    yea i read and there is alot of info on the toytec lifts i just didnt know if its all the same or if this one was a little diffrent.
     

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