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Suspension & Steering Discuss OEM & aftermarket suspension, lifts, air ride suspension, shocks, steering components, etc.

 
       

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Old 11-01-2009, 07:47 PM
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along with the alignment I'm also thinking I'd need a drop trac-bar bracket? is this right?
am wondering the same
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Old 11-02-2009, 05:19 AM
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When I did 2.5", I bought an adjustable track bar because the stocker was 1/2" too short. Some say you can force the axle over the 1/2" to make the stock track bar fit on smaller lifts, but I obviously didn't do it.


BTW, even though the Icon says it's for 3"+ lifts, it actually adjusts shorter than the stock bar.
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Old 11-02-2009, 05:21 AM
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I've ran this kit for a while now and its good. On the pics they have they just put it under the hole leaf springs. I had mine there, but moved mine into the middle of the pack.
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Old 11-02-2009, 06:36 AM
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im calling tomorrow about this. i need a leveling kit with some added load capability. My bumper really make my fron sag. Also would i need to get the truck aligned after doing this?
We recommend that after any installation of a leveling spacer you get an alignment.
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Old 11-02-2009, 06:40 AM
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Quick question about add a leafs. If I already have a leveling kit and 33's, could I throw some add a leafs in the front and rear and stuff some 35's under it? also would I need new shocks?
For us to understand what your working with we would need to know what kind of leveling kit you have. If you already have an Add-A-Leaf leveling kit then no go. You wouldn't be able to just pack on extra leafs to get more lift.

Let us know what you have and we will try and help.
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Old 11-02-2009, 08:41 AM
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along with the alignment I'm also thinking I'd need a drop trac-bar bracket? is this right?
2” is the most amount of lift that we recommend not having to do a track bar bracket. Anything over 2" you are looking into new components like track bars & shocks.

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Old 11-02-2009, 12:32 PM
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Did you need new U-bolts or are the stockers long enough?
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Old 11-02-2009, 12:42 PM
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Did you need new U-bolts or are the stockers long enough?
No you do not need to buy new U-Bolts with this kit. The stock U-Bolts that you have now have plenty of room to accommodate the new leafs. So when unbolting, remove with care.
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Old 11-02-2009, 12:57 PM
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Ok, thanks for the info. Do you think that if I have the 2" add a leafs front and rear, and I already have a 2" leveling shackles in the front, will I be able to fit 35's?
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Old 11-02-2009, 01:47 PM
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Ok, thanks for the info. Do you think that if I have the 2" add a leafs front and rear, and I already have a 2" leveling shackles in the front, will I be able to fit 35's?
With your current setup, adding a 2" leaf in the front & rear will leave you with a combined total of 4" in the front and 2" in the rear. With 4" of lift you will be able to run 35" tires

HOWEVER. when reaching these amounts of lift you are REQUIRED to purchase new components to accommodate the new amount of lift.such as a new track bar drop bracket, brake line relocation brackets and shocks.
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