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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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I would like to know who has installed a Fabteck lift (3" )
if you like it or not (please explain)
what would be needed to add to the lift if neccessary
how much you paid for it


same question concerning Fabtech shocks (please specify which shocks you are running)

Thank you very much
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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i have this one and it is solid.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16119_050.htm
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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No offense to you directedby, but rolly, that's a whole lot of money for what equateS to a spacer lift. You can probably get a decent 2"-3" coil spring lift(Black Diamond comes to mind) for that price or a 2" budget boost for much less. Just my .02.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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I have the Fabtech 3" and I like it. I didn't pay for it, it was on the Jeep when I picked it up. Rides great both on and off road. Works well so far. No complaints other than the spacers, but I'm not really even complaining about that.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKRUBI
No offense to you directedby, but rolly, that's a whole lot of money for what equateS to a spacer lift. You can probably get a decent 2"-3" coil spring lift(Black Diamond comes to mind) for that price or a 2" budget boost for much less. Just my .02.
I have to agree!!! That is a bit much for basically a spacer lift. There is alot out there for that price range that will offer you more. My preference is Teraflex, but everyone has their own opinions
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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I've been running this lift now for about 5K miles and really like it. Very solid and I like the fact that it uses the stock springs. I did change the fabtech shocks to some skyjacker Hydro 7000s for a better ride on the road since this is my daily driver!
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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I am very happy - this kit is much more than spacers - It has no Alignment issues, no driveshaft issues and has much more than the Tereflex kit (which so many users are having problems with).

The Fabtech parts are well made and solid. I might have paid a couple of hundred more but I paid for quality and I have no headaches and a solid ride.

Here is the list of additional things it comes with.

• This system includes a replacement Pitman Arm
• front and rear Trac Bar relocation brackets
•*Sway Bar mounts
• Brake relocation brackets.
•*front and rear Bump Stop mounts
•*Proper front-end alignment is insured with this system due to the •*included adjustable alignment cams.
•*Also included is a front driveshaft boot clamp kit to allow additional clearance between the front driveshaft and transmission during full suspension articulation.

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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Id do the Black Diamond 3" lift before the Fabtech.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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thank you everybody...
Iam thinking doing the Fabtech 3" with Dirt Logic Shocks (the piggy back type 2.5 )

then i will put some new black rims (going down to 17" ) with nitto tires (35s)

then my wife is going to kill me but that's a different story...:
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Man I had no problems with the TeraFlex BB and its a hell of a lot cheaper for a spacer lift then the Fabtech . Man for only about 30 dollars more you could get the FT 3" Econo lift with the M-Force Monotube Shocks and its a Coil Spring lift not a space lift. That is what I did and I love it
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