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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Can anyone tell me what kind of suspension to get my 01 yukon up in the air alittle. I snow plow in the winter and dont like the drop from the weight of the blade. I dont want to go crazy just like 2"- 3" lift? or just to even the truck out. Thanks for the help!
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Do you want a lift or just to stop it from dropping??

If its stopping the drop, helper bags are where its at...unless you have front torsion bars....I cant remember what Yukons came with...

If thats the case, 2 inch blocks out back and torsion keys up front will be enough...easy to do and under 500 bones...under 300 if you can find em used.

If you just want the front raised than keys are only about a hundred bones.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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yes it is a torsion bar setup. i have looked into the key and block setup thinking thats the way to go. thanks
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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yes it is a torsion bar setup. i have looked into the key and block setup thinking thats the way to go. thanks
Cheapest for sure.

Actual lift for an IFS (4" or 6") is gonna be around 2G
You just need a 2" leveling kit I think...level you out without the plow and you'll be sitting basically stock with the plow on. That's just Keys.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 07:29 AM
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that is what i was thinking. i use the truck alot with the family an kids so i dont want it to high that the wife an kids cant get in. LOL

i found a few kits (leveling) keys up front (you can set them 1" 2"or3") and 2.5" spacers out back for the kit its like $250.00
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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Just remember, if you crank the t-bars too much the ride will suffer. Just stay within reason and you'll be ok.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jiar577
Just remember, if you crank the t-bars too much the ride will suffer. Just stay within reason and you'll be ok.
o yes so i have learned! lol
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