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Old 12-13-2011, 03:30 PM
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It means look past the cheap price tag and know what you are getting.


The new fixed arms set the caster after the lift, but do not allow you to fine tune. Depending on your needs, adjustables may be the better option.

The drop pitman & trackbar bracket adjust the steering geometry after the lift. Drop pitmans are known to apply extra leverage to the steering box/shaft/whatever and may cause issues. Some type of flip kit may be a better option.

Not saying it's a bad kit, just to be aware of how the components fit in to your needs.

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Old 12-13-2011, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by green pup79
What's that mean?
It means the control arms arent adjustable..
I just got my alignment specs back and the caster is set perfectly, which if im correct means the new lift kit didnt change the stock angle whereas on some other kits you have to adjust the caster by drilling out the slots on the lower control arms and adjust them accordignly

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Old 12-13-2011, 03:57 PM
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ok thanks, ill look into that
Old 12-13-2011, 04:22 PM
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I have been running same kit since Jan. No issues and also have oem rims with 1.5" spacers.
Old 01-28-2012, 06:58 AM
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Anyone running this kit with 33s bfg km2s? Or something similar? Pics? Just wondering if the tires look too small
Old 01-28-2012, 07:02 AM
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Heres a few pics with the stock rubi tires. i think there 32.8"
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Old 01-28-2012, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Croce
Just finished installing mine a few days ago and love it. Rides Better than stock IMO and its alot less bumpy when driving down washboard roads. If youre running stock rims you will need spacers or the tires will rub against the control arms
are you running stock tires or did you go larger because im running stockies on mine and i haven't had any rubbage yet and also i haven't had any drive line rubbing that they say that you might anly thing that i want to do different is the front and rear adj track bars and put on the drop front arm brackets that have been in my shop for two weeks and havent had time due to work
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I have that setup. It's a good lift for trail runs and light offroading. I run 35" KM2's with it. Again for the money it's ok. The shocks are stiff as heck. I'm looking to replace the lift and not just the shocks because we wheel more then originally thought we might. Any chance to hit a trail we do.
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Originally Posted by Twistedfreak
are you running stock tires or did you go larger because im running stockies on mine and i haven't had any rubbage yet and also i haven't had any drive line rubbing that they say that you might anly thing that i want to do different is the front and rear adj track bars and put on the drop front arm brackets that have been in my shop for two weeks and havent had time due to work
Running stock rubi tires and rims. When the steering wheel is at full turn the tires rub the lower control arms. I think the install instructions say you need spacers if running stock wheels. not sure how your not rubbing but im jelous, i didnt want to spend the $100 for spacers on top of the lift.
When you say driveline do you mean the driveshaft? if so you wont get any rubbing unless you disconnect the front sway bars and articulate a lot.
I didnt install the drop pitman arm as i couldnt get the stock one off. just removed the trackbar relocation bracket and installed an adj trackbar, the steering is like night and day, such a big improvement

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I've been running this lift on my 07 since Nov 2010 and had no problems, well other than DW but that was due to the front track bar frame bolt hole being wallowed out. I also added the 1.5" BL. Here are some pics .
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