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Old 12-21-2012, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperDad
Do you know the part number for these supports? I need some!
Follow the link in the first post (op's) for the xl supports...longest ones you can order or follow my link for the 4x2's that I installed on my 4x4 for a taller height
 
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Old 12-24-2012, 09:03 PM
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OMFGBFF2001YAY!!!!! I just got mine in today, installed them myself with no help/supports in under 5 minutes and CANNOT believe the difference! This is by FAR the best mod yet! Now what about the hood supports now?
 
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whats wrong with the hood supports? not sure how much higher the hood would ever need to go?
 
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Just ordered the XL ones for my XLT. I have used the 4x2 ones onmy two Limiteds, and thy have been ok, but knowing now that there are longer ones, I have to give them a try! I'm 6' 4.5", so all the. Ore height the better!

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Old 12-25-2012, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by hasteranger
whats wrong with the hood supports? not sure how much higher the hood would ever need to go?

It's not low, just thought a few inches more would be nice is all
 
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Just got mine put on. Took like 5 minutes total and like everyone said, that lift gate is HEAVY!!! I used my dad as a reference for the before and after.

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That is the BEST picture yet of how much higher it can really go!

Great pics, will need to add this to my wish list....
 
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just don't park it in a low parking garage and forget.. most of the garages around here I only have a few inches clearance with my 33's... I'm betting the liftgate would hit the roof now.
 
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Just received mine and made the swap. Wow, what a difference! I guess I should have read the thread, I did not see the part about how heavy it is! Thankfully I was under the door and was able to hold it up. Best $26 I have spent on the X so far!
 
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Originally Posted by MikeRizz
Just received mine and made the swap. Wow, what a difference! I guess I should have read the thread, I did not see the part about how heavy it is! Thankfully I was under the door and was able to hold it up. Best $26 I have spent on the X so far!
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Just Installed mine this evening, and WOW! I don't hit my head anymore!

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I can't believe you guys are having so many issues doing this swap without help, I'm not a big guy or anything, but I did both in under 5 minutes myself just holding it up with one hand...
 
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i wish mine would stay up at -15f the dang 2wd ones almost closed on my hand!
 
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Do they not make a special kind for the colder weather? Seems like it would be an easy fix to have a special set for up there...
 
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Do they not make a special kind for the colder weather? Seems like it would be an easy fix to have a special set for up there...

or maybe heated ones hooked to the defroster, so i could warm them up before using.
 
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Originally Posted by b-uno
or maybe heated ones hooked to the defroster, so i could warm them up before using.
Why can't they put "dino" oil in them, when it gets really cold the
"dino" oil gets thicker and will work better...

Sort of like why don't they put the soda where they store the
silverware on the airlines? Silverware is ice cold, soda not so much.
 


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