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Front End Lift??

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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Front End Lift??

Was wondering if someone could tell me how to lift the front of my 2x4 truck up to level it out, and where can I buy the parts. Thanks for the help
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Daystar KC09103. Had mine on for about 8000 miles now. Nearly level when unloaded and the ride seems to be better since it's not constantly hitting the bumpstops.
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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Pics please! I'm also interested in this thread. Seems the 2wd '03's sat a little low in the front cause I've seen all kinds of 2wd '04 and newer trucks that don't have as much rake to them and have more space between the wheel liner lip and top of tire. Only noticed this only after looking at and comparring some new ones vs. used ones on the lot a few months back.
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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After reading about problems that a few members had with spacers, I decided to buy the 2" coil springs from Superlift. No problems in 50,000 miles and the ride is great.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Pics uploaded to my gallery (pending approval).

Deke, I would have preferred springs too but I couldn't find any for a 2 wheel drive.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Wow! good looking truck. Are those the .75 or the 1.75in. spacers you have on there? Can u get some pics of the spacers installed on top of the spring? Thnx.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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Sorry I took so long to get back to you, streetsmoker. They're 1.5 inches and I'll pull off a wheel tomorrow to get the pics you want.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Springs or spacers won't matter. All things being equal they both have the exact same effects on front end geometry. Even that certain brand of really expensive springs.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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Cool! Thanks, I just put in my order to 4Wheel Parts.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 03:08 AM
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Summit racing has a spacer kit that looks ok. Its a good price too.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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Pics have been uploaded to my gallery, streetsmoker. I hope one of them shows you what you want. I also uploaded a picture showing the space between the top of the tire and the fender lip at full droop just in case the Rancho's allow more downward travel (I never measured when stock). Now if only I could find some shocks with more rebound damping....
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by thunderdawg
Now if only I could find some shocks with more rebound damping....

Easy, just go with a good set of gas charged shocks, or the Elderbrock IAS's. Thanks for the pics, just what i wanted. After seeing yours, I went with the 1in. spacers, cause I do tow my Jeep a good bit, and still like to have a little rake towards the rear.
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