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  1. Jan 15, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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  2. Jan 15, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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    NICE!!!!
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2012 at 8:10 AM
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    Thanks!
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2012 at 10:33 PM
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    This looks like a great set up since it allows the axles to be level, thereby eliminating CV and diff problems, also allowing for a near factory ride, yes?

    Since I have a 4wd, the one biggie negative for me is having to cut the crossmember. Looking at the instructions, its not just a "notching" its actually removing part of the crossmember. Is this to allow space for the drop bracket? This would void any factory frame warranty for sure I'm thinking.

    Thoughts boys?
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2012 at 10:37 PM
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    ^the cut is to allow the front differential to drop low enough. otherwise it would hit the crossmember and not lower enough. The drop bracket is basically a new crossmember.

    The RCD will ride like stock but with a slightly higher center of gravity...cv angles will not be a problem
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2012 at 11:15 PM
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    Mine was also roughly 7% going from a 29.5 to a 31.7... I use the formula every time a fill up
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2012 at 11:31 PM
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    Another question. What about install of these lifts? Looks like much more major work compared to an OME, coils, and AAL. Especially that crossmember-ectomy. Cant just use a hacksaw on that one.
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2012 at 2:26 AM
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    ^both are db lifts... a hacksaw will more than likely take quite a bit of time to chop through the cross member... the install is pretty labor intensive.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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    All your RCD trucks look awesome...

    Lovin this kit. ive been perusing the lift options for about 3 months now and after seeing this one im definitely getting it if it will work for my '12:notsure:

    anyone have it on a 2012?
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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    I'm pretty sure it'll still work on 2012 just ask 4x4 shop and see what's up!
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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    I'm still intrigued by this kit. I really like how the CVs are straight but don't like the cutting of the crossmember.

    How did they cut it anyhow?
     
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  12. Feb 3, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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    It should work on a 2012. Nothing underneath is different. The ProComp and Fabtech kits work on the 2012's and the kits haven't changed.
     
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  14. Feb 15, 2012 at 9:57 AM
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    Come on people post some more rcd pic!:)
     
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  15. Jun 15, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    Thread revival!! I'm in the club now :) Anyone have the sway bar rub the brackets in front of the truck?
    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Jun 15, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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    looking good...any more pics?
     
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  17. Jun 15, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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    sway bar hitting what brackets? Pics?
     
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  18. Jun 17, 2012 at 2:09 PM
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    Here's what it looks like from the driver side. I don't know why its touching the bracket...
    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Jun 17, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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    Where do you have the endlinks mounted? I see you go the spacers in, You sure you put them on the correct way? you can install the sway bar drop brackets backwards
     
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  20. Jun 17, 2012 at 4:17 PM
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    Here is a picture of the relocate bracket what do you think? If its backwards it would explain a lot lol

    [​IMG]
     
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