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Old 03-14-2007, 06:37 PM
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need help with lift options

i have a 4" block in the rear but previous owner had an add-a-leaf in the front and i think a hanger system since all the haner systems i look at, mine looks the same. the rear is higher than the front about two inches (ground to wheel well) and i have 35" tires on my truck and everytime i turn and go over a bump i rub so im wondering if i should get a 2" leaf spring since mine are stock to lift the front end 2" to make the rear and front wheel wells more even and to clear the 35's.
 
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Old 03-14-2007, 07:01 PM
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also if i get lets say a 3.5" lift spring for the front will it lift the truck 3.5" or will there be sag and be around 3"?
 
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Old 03-14-2007, 09:07 PM
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Edge makes a 2" mini spring pack for the front. It should be a definite 2" w/ no sagging issues down the road. It's essentially a stable 2" block for the front. Once you see a pic, it'll make sense to you. If you want 3.5", I'd recommend a hangar lift.

I have a 3" DR hangar lift on mine.

If you go with a hangar or mini pack, you won't negatively affect the ride as much as adding a leaf. I recommend Bilstein 5100's while you're at it.
 
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Old 03-15-2007, 11:50 AM
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Another vote on the Bilsteins 5100's.

They ride very well.
 
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Old 03-15-2007, 11:58 AM
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You'll notice the truck ride and handle much, much better if the front and back are level or if the front is slightly higher than the rear like a desert pre-runner.

I'd go with a 4" spring in front to match the 4" block in the rear. Your probably getting tire rub on the front spring pack with 35's.
 
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Old 03-15-2007, 12:02 PM
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I am getting my 2.5" revtek installed Today. can report this evening when I get the truck back. New Springs (front) shocks all the way around. I look fwd to driving it, cause some thing needed to be done. it was a Rough rider.
 
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Old 03-16-2007, 12:11 AM
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thanks for all the input. i'll probably go and get a 4" cuz even though just daily driving on flat surfaces it doesnt bug me just going up a slope while turning. plus it will make my truck look alot better. now i'm deciding what to do with old add-a-leafs
 
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You'll be much happier with the 4", especially with 35" tires.
 




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