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Old May 18, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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i ordered these last week and got them in last night. i have not put them on, but they seem to be built very strong. i will do a small write up on the install and measurments of the before and after for those who are interested.

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Old May 18, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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I am very interested in a write up on these. Picts please. What size tires are you hoping to get out of the lift? Measurements would be huge. I was looking at these too. Some people on the forums have put these on and loved them.
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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I probably won't be able to install till later this weekend or next. I was just wanting to restore some ride height. I run 285,s, don't imagine I'll ever run higher.
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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The 2 inchers worked great for mine, I am running 285.
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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got mine today, too. first impression...beef. they're thick. i'll get pics of mine up, too. pro-form included some pretty good instructions with, too.
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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Got it installed, looks good. Took a little more time than I thought it would, but it done the trick.
 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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Picts please, please, please. I know someone on the site who ran these and is running 35" tires right now. With just a little bumper trimming. I would like to know how much extra clearance these give you.
 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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It measured 38 1/4 from the ground to the bottom of the wheel well before lift. It now measures 40 3/4 almost. I almost need to lift the rear now. Remind me about the pics in a day or so, I all forget
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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got mine today, too. first impression...beef. they're thick. i'll get pics of mine up, too. pro-form included some pretty good instructions with, too.
So you have an 8" lift and you wanted these? Did you want more lift?
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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By the way on Ebay is has the option for making an offer? Did anyone go that route and offer less? If so what did you offer?
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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So you have an 8" lift and you wanted these? Did you want more lift?
nah, i got ahead of myself when i did my signature. it was the same day i got my shackles in and thought i was gonna put them on that day.

currently, i'm at 6" and even with the flares, my 40's rub the drivers side just a little, so with the shackles it'll be 8" in the front.
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bowie
So you have an 8" lift and you wanted these? Did you want more lift?
Yes settled at $50
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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I got your message Kyle, as soon as work slows down. Easy install with a bottle jack and floor jack. I will say the rear needs to set at least an inch higher now, it looks funny
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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It measured 38 1/4 from the ground to the bottom of the wheel well before lift. It now measures 40 3/4 almost. I almost need to lift the rear now. Remind me about the pics in a day or so, I all forget
So that is 2.5 " But it is supposed to be a 2" lift right? Maybe your springs will settle?
 
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