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What's this 2wd lift spring... can it be this easy?!?

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Old 12-01-2014, 05:26 PM
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What's this 2wd lift spring... can it be this easy?!?

Why (and I know there's a reason) can't I get these and some blocks for the rear and be good?


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Old 12-01-2014, 05:30 PM
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[QUOTE=Apocalypse;14867078]Why (and I know there's a reason) can't I get these and some blocks for the rear and be good?


Here's the reason, if you are going to sell your current EX many will not even consider buying a lifted EX.

You also said you were not going to spend anymore $ on your current EX.

 
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I know, I know I was just wondering.
 
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Well, you might need some drop brackets for some of the stuff up there too, it has a TIB setup not?

Also, 6 inch is a lot of block IMO, so add a leaf and 2-4 inch block would be better.
 
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a 6 inch block sounds scary actually... I was just more curious than anything.
 
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There's more to that kit they're not telling you. If you have an existing lift kit and the springs are worn out, that would work. However, if you were simply trying to lift the front, you'll need drop brackets for alot of the front for those springs to work.
 
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That's what I was figuring. Only real reason I was thinking it could be that easy is on the older Nissan Pathfinders you could use Jeep Grand Cherokee rear springs on the rear for 2-3 inches of lift with no other mods.
 
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It is that easy, provided you have all the brackets.

I read on the F250/350 side somewhere that some guys were using 05-07 front 4x4 leveling kits to give their 4x2 99-04 trucks 2-3" up front. Not sure of link right now, I'm on mobile.
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Here's the reason, if you are going to sell your current EX many will not even consider buying a lifted EX.
I've never had an issue selling a lifted rig. There are people who won't touch them...but many people have no qualms. Especially if they look nice and are obviously taken care of. I'll admit my rigs are pavement princesses that find the odd mud hole. No serious off-road for me because that stuffs expensive when you break.

I've had a ton of calls about my X right now. It's listed for sale, I just keep getting sent out for local ops and haven't been able to show it to anyone for the 2-3 days I'm home.
 
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No, he meant I need to save for my 6.0 instead of spending on my 5.4
 
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