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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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just ordered my 6" fabtech lift with the mickey thompson 17x9 classic ll with 35x12.5 fc-ll. i should be here next monday cant wait.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 07:06 AM
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COOL, Be sure to post pic's when you get set-up. I'm debating with myself over getting a 6" or 4" lift.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Ditto, I was leaning towards the DH 4.5" lift...
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 05_superduty
just ordered my 6" fabtech lift. . .
Which one of Fabtechs 6" lifts did you go with(basic, link, radius arm)? Who's doing the install?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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the basic 6" i will do the install
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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I was just curious, it doesn't really matter, all the Fabtech lifts I've run across have been solid. If you don't have already have one, you'll need a really big pitman arm puller. I think I finally found one big enough at the tool loan counter in Pep Boys. Trying to get the stock pitman arm off any other way will more than likely result in a broken steering box shaft. Also a high lb/ft torque wrench. The trac-bar bolts have to be torqued to around 370lb/ft if I remember correctly. Have fun. Post back with how it went, any advice on the install, and some pics.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RushN350
COOL, Be sure to post pic's when you get set-up. I'm debating with myself over getting a 6" or 4" lift.
A thought...If you frequent an automatic carwash then you may want to think twice about a 6.

While I never like "autos" myself...I found a really good brushless that had a great reputation for keeping their stuff clean and not scratching...plus they had a great six month unlimitted (inside & out) plan... My old truck with a 4" went through almost everyday. Got my new ride went to 6 and forget it... it just misses...since then I've checked most carwashes I see, even ones I would not use and they almost all have the same height limits.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by BurnOil
A thought...If you frequent an automatic carwash then you may want to think twice about a 6. .
Not a problem. Im my own car wash, acctualy I can't fit in the local carwash as it is. It was a tight squeeze when it was stock.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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if your considering a 6, or a 4/......... i would go for the 6 now, as you will soon be bummed you did not do it.....

the only real prob i have, is my wife cannot get the baby carrier in, or out of the truck herself, just about an inch away....
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mattsf250
if your considering a 6, or a 4/......... i would go for the 6 now, as you will soon be bummed you did not do it.....
I really want the 6" but I'm afraid my tires won't look big enough, then Ill have to re-open that can of worms.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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I really want the 6" but I'm afraid my tires won't look big enough, then Ill have to re-open that can of worms.
Have you gone through the Lift Kit thread. BFR250SD did a great job posting an assortment of trucks with different lift/tire combo's. It might help you get a feel for what your truck will look like. Personally, I'd go with the 6" lift if your even considering it.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Any pics of a 6" with 37's? Looks like it would be a close fit...
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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check my galery. It is a close fit but will work.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Nice thread by "BFR250SD", I read it awhile back before it got so big, anyway.... I think my tax returns got 6" written all over it. But we'll see thanks for the input.
 
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