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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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Lowboy Height

I'm looking for input from all of the lowboy owners out there. Could you give me a measurement from the center of the front hub to the top of the front fender? I need to know how much lift my truck has in it and I can't find any specs on ride height. Thanks!!
 
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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On my 79 the measurement from the ground to the bottom of the front axle bump stop was 22". with a $' lift kit and 33"s its now 27 1/2"
 
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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What tire size was on the truck when it measured 22"? Also, what lift kit did you install, how do you like it, and how soft does it ride? Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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the original tires were 9.50 x 16.5"'s. I put on a 4" rough country suspension lift system. It rides quite a bit rougher than stock and larger tires don't handle as good in snow and ice. In my opinion all you gain lifting a truck is good looks and bogging improvements at the sacrifice of everyday driveability. Also the lift kits have no provisions for altering your swaybars. I had to fab my own brackets.
 
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