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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Im purchasing a rusty's 3.25 inch basic lift kit and I want it to sit a little higher so i was thinking about adding some coil spacers. Do I need anything else or can i just through them on with no problem?
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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even if you add 1" coil spacers, you will be effectively sitting at about 4" or taller and that's a lot of lift. at that height, you really should install a track bar relocation bracket and dropped pitman arm or draglink flip and, if you don't have them already, adjustable front lower control arms to add a bit more caster, longer brake lines and drive shafts. unless you have the budget to go all the way, i might recommend that you just stick with the 3.25"
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Dang i was just thinking i needed a set of lower control arms. Oh well ill just stick with that for now and maybe get a 1" body lift. Thanks for the info!
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Dang i was just thinking i needed a set of lower control arms. Oh well ill just stick with that for now and maybe get a 1" body lift. Thanks for the info!
well, you can get by with just adjustable front lower arms but, your handling won't be the greatest and you'll be pushing the limit on everything else as well. i personally would stick with what you have and save up to go taller in the future.
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