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Leveling kit or about 2 inch lift

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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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If I get a leveling kit or 2 inch lift would I have to get a bigger floor jack. Mine Is not fancy and I know I could gain hight with blocks of wood but not interested in that. Just wondering. Looking at Tera flex leveling kit or ome hd 2 inch kit
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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What size jack do you have now? Are you worried about needing it for removing wheels? For wheels it should work since you lift by the axle housing.

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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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What size jack do you have now? Are you worried about needing it for removing wheels? For wheels it should work since you lift by the axle housing.
I couldn't tell you the size but its a 2 ton jack i know that. just a little thing and yes im concerned about lifting for taking off wheels. I was thinking it would be fine but I'm new to this and wanted to be sure
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Your jack should be fine. Jack stands is where you might have a problem.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by big c
If I get a leveling kit or 2 inch lift would I have to get a bigger floor jack. Mine Is not fancy and I know I could gain hight with blocks of wood but not interested in that. Just wondering. Looking at Tera flex leveling kit or ome hd 2 inch kit
I think it depends on what size tires your running. The factory or bottle jack should work just fine taking a stock tire off because you are lifting from the axle. If that makes any since.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by big c

I couldn't tell you the size but its a 2 ton jack i know that. just a little thing and yes im concerned about lifting for taking off wheels. I was thinking it would be fine but I'm new to this and wanted to be sure
I'm sure you'll be fine. Since you lift the axle for a tire change a suspension lift won't make a difference. If you go bigger than 35 inch tires you'll need a block of wood to use with the stock jack, or carry a larger jack.

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Gman- I didn't see your response. I wasn't trying to repeat what you posted.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ncb
I'm sure you'll be fine. Since you lift the axle for a tire change a suspension lift won't make a difference. If you go bigger than 35 inch tires you'll need a block of wood to use with the stock jack, or carry a larger jack.

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Gman- I didn't see your response. I wasn't trying to repeat what you posted.
No problem buddy. That's what is so nice about this forum. All knowledge & experiences are welcome.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Yeah I'm going to use factory tire size for now so I should be good
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