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Pros and Cons for a 6" lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by reyespoli, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. Aug 1, 2009 at 6:19 PM
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    reyespoli

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    I have an 09 DC, SB and egerly want to lift it with 33's. I am wanting to go with the Fabtech 6" Basic system. I am looking more for the looks rather than for off-roading. I use my truck in the city and occasionaly on the highway. I know it's expensive and can't go back once you upgrade. Any one here with 6" lift? How are they? :confused:
     
  2. Aug 1, 2009 at 6:39 PM
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    its awesome man
    it rides great no vibes

    heres a pic
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  3. Aug 1, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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    gouge44

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    FYI once u upgrade, you can always go downgrade or go back..... but if ur only wanting to run 33's just get a 3inch save the money in the lift and extra gas
     
  4. Aug 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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    my gas didnt go down much by about 1-2 mpg

    im only runnin 33"
     
  5. Aug 1, 2009 at 6:53 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Most of us are running 3" lifts and love them!! But if you want to go for the extra 3"s, go for it!!!:D Just know it limits on where you can drive your truck. Your garage maybe and building parking garages as well.:eek:
     
  6. Aug 1, 2009 at 6:56 PM
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    so if you only drive in the city, sometimes highway, and not really offroad, have those KC lights ever been used? are they wired up?
     
  7. Aug 1, 2009 at 7:01 PM
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    are yo u askin 05TRD4WD
     
  8. Aug 1, 2009 at 7:07 PM
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    I think he was...
     
  9. Aug 1, 2009 at 7:12 PM
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    Hey any extra lights you have gotta be wired up brotha!!!:eek::D
     
  10. Aug 1, 2009 at 7:17 PM
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    man i drive alot in the country cause of my best friend live out there and his driveway alone is 5 miles long and i always hang till late at night and theres deer so yes i use them
     
  11. Aug 1, 2009 at 7:18 PM
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    Right on!!! yeah why install extra lights without wiring them up for use!!:eek:
     
  12. Aug 1, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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    the black covers were only on for my state inspection plus police stopped me for not having them covered
     
  13. Aug 1, 2009 at 7:21 PM
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    WTF!!! They can stop you for not having them covered?!?!:confused:
     
  14. Aug 1, 2009 at 7:26 PM
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    i have the kc long range off road light
    there illegal to run the on the streets
     
  15. Aug 1, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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    Oh okay. I have PIAA 520's behind my grill and I think they should be good to go on the streets. Hopefully because I use them a lot!!!:devil:
     

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