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Fabtech, ProComp 6" lift or more. Pictures

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

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  1. Dec 21, 2015 at 7:48 AM
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    They don't need it more often.

    But here is "my" thought process......

    Icon, Fox, etc coil overs at $1200 to $1900....need rebuild 30K to 50K miles

    Bilsteins at $200.....need replacement around the same time frame

    So every 12 to 18 months I'll be tearing down for a replacement or rebuild. The replacement can be done in an afternoon. The rebuild option leaves me with downtime to send them off plus the extra expense of having it done. I've watched some rebuilds on coil overs & it's not a road I would want to travel on my own.

    In summary, I'm looking at a less superior ride. But I'm trading that off for much less $$ and over all less down time on a daily driver.
     
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  2. Dec 21, 2015 at 1:47 PM
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    Are you going to use the longer bilsteins that way you don't have to use the top hat spacer used with your lift?
     
    BORNWILDGUY, Dec 21, 2015
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  3. Dec 21, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    ...and just what makes you think that those Billies are still in good shape internally after 50k ? They're not - they are toast and not serviceable which is where the value comes I with a higher end rebuildable shock. You can change the fluid in them and fine tune whenever you want easily.
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2015 at 8:00 AM
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    Who carries these?
     
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  5. Dec 22, 2015 at 9:37 AM
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    I guess they are 5" lift shocks for the RCD kits. But you still need some lift springs to get full 6+" Maybe RCD sells them or search extended Billy's on Google? Someone mentioned them a few pages back.
     
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  6. Dec 22, 2015 at 11:11 AM
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    BORNWILDGUY, Dec 22, 2015
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  7. Dec 28, 2015 at 11:03 PM
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    Photo_2015-12-27_10-44-28_PM.jpg Just install a rough country 6 inch lift with 35 inch tires and the back is sitting much lower than the front!? Can anyone help me out with this problem, i want my truck to ait even. Thanks
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2015 at 1:31 AM
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    That lift should have 4in Blocks for the rear. Are you sure they sent you the right size?
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2015 at 4:23 AM
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    Super bro lean! Shouldnt it be blocks and an AAL?
     
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    I installed a RC kit for my buddy and his had 4" blocks,combined with the weak ass oem 3 leafs his had the bro lean sag. But this is a newer truck,it should have the 4 leaf pack and shouldn't sag like that. In that picture he has his old wheels and tires in the bed which isn't helping either.
     
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  11. Dec 29, 2015 at 9:24 AM
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    Even when i take the tires out of the bed it still leans like that, what is AAL? I didnt change the leaf springs but it did come with 4 inch blocks. Any suggesttions on how to get it even?
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2015 at 9:42 AM
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    Aal is a add a leaf to your leaf spring. Maybe a 1 inch aal would help? The gurus will get you straightened out soon bro
     
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  13. Dec 29, 2015 at 9:43 AM
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    Add a leaf, it will add height up to 1.5" I believe.
     
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  14. Dec 29, 2015 at 10:15 AM
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    Yea a leaf pack is the obvious answer but considering he just put on a lift I doubt he wants to go and drop another 5-800 on a new leaf pack. He can do a different block or AAL much cheaper.

    Even though I stand against blocks, pretty sure this is a street truck for now.
     
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  16. Dec 29, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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    He can always add the 3 leaf icon or wheelers which would be a better option that running a single leaf. Of course a new leaf pack is what should be done.
     
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    I'm just saying an AAL or bigger block is the cheap fix and can be done on the garage floor.
     
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    How hard is it to add a leaf? Does anybody have an instructional video that can help?
     
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    Google it. You'll need new center pins but the AAL may come with them. Please post a picture of the leafs/your rear setup. I want to see what is going on.
     
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  20. Jan 3, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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    Does anyone run the fabtech with dirtlogics ? How do they ride ,I was looking at the rcd but with fox coilovers ,but a 6" fabtech with their shocks looks like a sweet set up ,I off road back woods of Michigan and the sand dunes nothing real hardcore but want to be able to rip out in the whooped out areas in the dunes ,I will run 33's too
     
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