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A good affordable lift.

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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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I'm looking to fixing up my lift...had RC performance and I am not to pleased with it.. I was thinking of going with bilstein 5100's but not sure what springs to go with...maybe evo plush ride? and also how much of a lift can I go without having to put more into it...I know I'll need brake line extensions. but my plan was 1.25 body lift with 2.5 lift shocks and will the 3" plush ride springs work? need some feed back please.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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What do you want to ultimately get out of it? Trails? Rocks? Mall? sorry had to.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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What size tires do you want to fit? Why do you think you need a body lift too?
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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33's size tires

and I like more of rock crawling....I'm not hard core but I like something that can get me places.. the body lift for the extra space
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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figure for like 100.00 for a body lift...why not?
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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33's nearly fit stock. You might be fine without the spring lift, or only the spring lift and no body lift. You won't need both for 33's.

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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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well like i had said ...I'm into the rock crawling...so I do need the lift for the clearance and flexibility.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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A lift will give you neither ground clearance or flex.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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If you only have 33's and a 2.5" lift you probably won't hit anything even with stock fenders. I have a 2.5" Teraflex with 33x12.5x15 tires. But whatever you want.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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I would say forget the body lift and just do the 2.5 inch suspension lift. I doubt that you will need any extra clearance but if you do then trim the fenders. Most people run a 2.5 inch lift for 35's so with 33's you should be fine. What exactly are you trying to fix on your current set up? Is the on road ride not smooth? Based on the fact that you bring up evo plush rides and bilstein 5100 thats waht i'm assuming.
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