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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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What else with leveling kit.

I bought on eBay a 2.5" leveling kit $108. What else will I need to get or do? Will I need a track bar relocating bracket?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Just install it. That is all you need.

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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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So I don't need the track bar relocation bracket?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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I think you will need a track bar relocation bracket and new front shocks as well.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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So I don't need the track bar relocation bracket?
If you got the spring pack for your leaf springs thats all you need. Also u BOLTS- NEW. Good luck with the install.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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I got a mini-spring pack, and I think they are welded together so they are not much more than shims.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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I bought the heavy duty 2.5" lift shackles on ebay as well. Talked to the "lift" specialist in town today, said this was a bad idea. Any thoughts, needs?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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I have also heard the shackle lifts are not safe. Plus it leaves those flat leaf springs down low. A spring lift keeps the leaf up more, but that is just me.
I received mine and the "leafs" are welded together.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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thanks, I'm gonna go with adding a leaf instead...
 
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