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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/13/2007 8:10:16 PM
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a_tack
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roughly 2 inches..
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/13/2007 11:50:01 PM
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mudsliner
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alright i want to make mine sit at bout the same as the ZR2s so if i get a 2 inch lift i should b around the same hieght
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/14/2007 1:05:29 AM
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a_tack
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yea... but I wouldnt put a 2 inch on it.... all the 2 inch lift kits do is crank your t-bars and replace the upper control arms.... its hell on the front end.... they also come with warnings that read "not for hard off-road use".... if ur just wanting it for looks it would be good, but if its for play...... not a good idea....
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/14/2007 4:15:07 PM
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mudsliner
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o it goin to be for play. i was really want a 3-4 inch lift but cant seem to find one anywhere that i can afford.
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stright piped from the kitty back
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jvc cd player
undin pro sereis cb with 64" metel whip
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/14/2007 4:29:41 PM
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nofear17bmx
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So if I go with a 2 inch suspension lift you think it will really lift me 2 inches. I just want it for looks but there will be times when I will do minor off roading, like this would be seldom. What are the risks I face if I do this?
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/14/2007 6:22:40 PM
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a_tack
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k..... mudsliner.... trailmaster makes a very good 5" lift for your truck.. .I would reccomend checking it out.......
bmx.... the 2 inch lifts kill your ball joints, and also puts your cv shafts a extremely dangerous angles. If you get them in a bind you could break them. It cranks your t-bars to the max and kills your ride quality.... if you go with something like a 5 inch it comes with drop brackets for everything. The 2 inch lift produced by any company isnt a great idea... I mean they are alright, but be careful.
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/14/2007 7:10:16 PM
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mudsliner
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yea ive looked at the trailmaster 5inch lift. cant afford it i was lookin for something small so i can get bigger tires and i dont want a body lift. the reason wanting a 3 inch lift.
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stright piped from the kitty back
255/70/15 general grabber at2
2 inch wheel spacers
jvc cd player
undin pro sereis cb with 64" metel whip
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/14/2007 7:50:19 PM
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a_tack
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to be honest with you... a body lift is probably your best bet...
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/14/2007 8:02:39 PM
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mudsliner
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no i dont like body lifts. but i think i found what im lookin for but go to wait till tuesday to call my local offroad shop.
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stright piped from the kitty back
255/70/15 general grabber at2
2 inch wheel spacers
jvc cd player
undin pro sereis cb with 64" metel whip
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/14/2007 8:14:27 PM
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nofear17bmx
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Hey mud keep us up to date I am interested to see which way you decide to go with lifting you truck. I was thinking about a body lift but its to expensive to have to done and I am not quite sure I would have to tools to lift the body. So I am wondering if I should go with the 2 inch suspension lift. Its cheaper to have installed and I may be able to do it my self.
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/15/2007 1:38:10 PM
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mudsliner
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yea i let ya kno what i end up doing.
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stright piped from the kitty back
255/70/15 general grabber at2
2 inch wheel spacers
jvc cd player
undin pro sereis cb with 64" metel whip
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/16/2007 10:33:50 AM
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Jigg
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FWIW, a ZR2 is actually 3" higher than a reg 4x4. The suspension is 2" higher and the larger tires gain an additional 1" of height.
< Message edited by Jigg -- 1/16/2007 10:34:16 AM >
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/16/2007 7:55:01 PM
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a_tack
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you will spend alot of money in ball joints, cv shafts.. etc... with a 2 inch lift..... thanks for the info jigg... i totally forgot to consider the tires on the ZR2.... just thinkin bout suspension.... so yea... 3 inches higher...lol
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/16/2007 10:21:49 PM
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mudsliner
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well after talkin with a guy down at the off raod shop he said for what i want to just get a leveling kit. he said for the price of a lift it would not be worth it in the long run. so i will most likly jus got with the leveling kit to get the look i want.
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1997 blazer 2dr 4x4 4.3 H.O. 5speed tranny
stright piped from the kitty back
255/70/15 general grabber at2
2 inch wheel spacers
jvc cd player
undin pro sereis cb with 64" metel whip
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/16/2007 10:39:16 PM
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nofear17bmx
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What is a leveling kit? You going to buy it online, if so, where?
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RE: how much higher does.. - 1/17/2007 9:23:50 AM
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Jigg
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If you want the look of a ZR2, get a 2" BL, 2" shackles, and crank your t-bars 1". Throw some 31x10.50's on a set of 15x8 rims with 5" of backspacing, get some bushwacker flares and call it a day. You'll actually be a bit higher than a stock ZR2.
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