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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Nibsirb
Anybody have a part number for the springs?.....just want to make sure I have the correct ones for a 2.5

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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Cgflyer
So I will be installing my 2.5" lift soon and reading the last several days of posts makes it seem like there is a little more to the install than I thought and I'm beginning to think my buddy and I did his lift the wrong way a few years ago. How much of these issues will be solved simply by having an alignment done after installing the lift?
While an alignment shop should fix your caster angle if needed, I don't think they would center the bumpstops. But I'm just using common sense and by no means am an expert. I would at minimum make sure you install that LCAs properly.
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 14Sport
While an alignment shop should fix your caster angle if needed, I don't think they would center the bumpstops. But I'm just using common sense and by no means am an expert. I would at minimum make sure you install that LCAs properly.
thanks! This will be my first lift that I install and want to get it right
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Cgflyer
thanks! This will be my first lift that I install and want to get it right
Mine as well so I know exactly what you mean. Should be fun though.
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 14Sport
While an alignment shop should fix your caster angle if needed, I don't think they would center the bumpstops. But I'm just using common sense and by no means am an expert. I would at minimum make sure you install that LCAs properly.
What do you mean center the bumpstops? If everything is aligned correctly they should lineup. Only way to make them off is if you stretch it.
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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Question for those running the MetalCloak lift. I'm torn between the Game Changer and Game Changer Lite. It's no so much the absolute difference in cost, I just don't know if the additional cost for the 6pak shocks (more travel) is worth it? Is the extra travel that much of an advantage? The other catch is that to take advantage of the 6pak shocks, I have to run the Overline fenders (otherwise, there is no advantage since you have to limit the up travel).
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Invest2m4
Question for those running the MetalCloak lift. I'm torn between the Game Changer and Game Changer Lite. It's no so much the absolute difference in cost, I just don't know if the additional cost for the 6pak shocks (more travel) is worth it? Is the extra travel that much of an advantage? The other catch is that to take advantage of the 6pak shocks, I have to run the Overline fenders (otherwise, there is no advantage since you have to limit the up travel).
You are correct, to take the most advantage of the six-pack shocks you can't do a drag-link flip and (depending on tire size) will need an overline type fender. This is why I am going with the GCL. I'm not knocking the shocks, but the uptravel pros doesn't outweight the fender/DL-flip cons for me.
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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Correct, hence why i've always argued there shock setups. Those shocks are nice and would allow you to gain up travel down the road if you ever got there fenders. Longer travel will definitely be noticeable in off road scenarios. What size tires are you running? That will help determine the usable travel also and see if youd see a slight improvement with them or not.
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Maertz
What do you mean center the bumpstops? If everything is aligned correctly they should lineup. Only way to make them off is if you stretch it.
That's exactly what I mean. Align it correctly during install (using LCA adjustments). If you don't align the bumpstops during install would an alignment shop do it?
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Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Maertz
Correct, hence why i've always argued there shock setups. Those shocks are nice and would allow you to gain up travel down the road if you ever got there fenders. Longer travel will definitely be noticeable in off road scenarios. What size tires are you running? That will help determine the usable travel also and see if youd see a slight improvement with them or not.
I'll be on 37's. I'm fine using the overline fenders. If I go GCL, I'll probably go PSC fenders, so either way I'm dropping coin on fenders.

I think you eluded to the additional travel being noticeable assuming correct setup?
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