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Old 01-04-2010 | 11:48 AM
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can i stack coil spacers? i have a 2inch coil spacer and i want to add another inch on the cheap can i just add a one inch?
Old 01-04-2010 | 11:54 AM
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You should be able to stack them no problem, but if you're running stock LCAs @ 3" you're really pushing the stock suspension.
Old 01-04-2010 | 11:59 AM
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im not going to be doing any major wheeling. it sees pavement 80% of the time
Old 01-04-2010 | 12:07 PM
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The main problem with 3" w/ stock suspension is that the LCAs are too short which will throw off your camber which could cause DW (among other things). If you're not too worried about it, do it and if it sucks swap out the LCAs later. They're not too expensive (about $150).
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thanks fro the help man!
Old 01-04-2010 | 01:22 PM
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uh, sorry stupid question, what is "DW".tire wear?
Old 01-04-2010 | 01:29 PM
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death wobble
Old 01-04-2010 | 02:43 PM
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another question. If i do 3 inches will i absolutly need new shocks? its for road use only right now
Old 01-04-2010 | 03:55 PM
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Yes you will need new shocks. If you were only going like 1.5" you could get shock mount extenders but at 3" you definitely need 3" shocks.
Old 01-04-2010 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by x91j
another question. If i do 3 inches will i absolutly need new shocks? its for road use only right now
Auto zone sells shocks that will work with a 3 inch (I believe they are for a ford) and they also sell shock extenders for the front for a temp fix until you can get new ones...TJ
Here is a link that may help. http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
Old 01-04-2010 | 06:26 PM
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my '94 has a 3" rc lift w/stock lca's and uca's on it and i have no issues of dw or anything it sees highway speeds of 70-80 all the time.
Old 01-04-2010 | 06:38 PM
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well here my dilemma i have a 2 inch lift and its like 15 degrees here and i want to install it but number one its too cold #2 i dont have the time or space. should i let someone do it for 250? rear shackels and coil spacers. what do you guys think
Old 01-04-2010 | 06:43 PM
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Wait until it warms up and do it yourself because you can save that money and you'll put more effort and care into it because it's yours. Unless you really need the lift now then go with plan B.
Old 01-04-2010 | 07:28 PM
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i dont need it just want it haha
Old 01-04-2010 | 07:48 PM
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Hahaha well I'd wait for either a warmer day or find someone that has a garage you can use should only take you about two hours to do and make adjustments


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