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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Ok i have a RCLb 4x4 one in sig..
It has ford keys cranked up and 4" block in back.

Well its killing my suspension in the front end and aint really good for performance or gas milage.

Should i leave as is and deal

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Put stock keys back in and take the block and level it out and throw maybe some light 17's or 18's on it. it would prob end up from 40 to around 36 fender height maybe lower.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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are you going to stay withthe off-road theme of thinking of going to a sport truck theme
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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What do mean by killing the suspension?
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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ditch the blocks, get some skyjacker leafsprings, and a set of gears. then you'll be good
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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1 tie rod both inner and outer
3 aftermarket tie rods all killed..

idler and pitarm are on their way out to...38k

im not sure what them i want.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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yeah, the ford keys will shorten the life of your ball joints like crazy if you have the keys cranked a lot.

i had ford keys on my old 3/4 ton and had em all the way up with my 6" pro comp, had about 8" of lift to clear the 37's, my ball joints went to **** shortly after. they were already on their way out though.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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keepin the keys turned up all the time hurts a lot, and you can never get a good alignment.

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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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yes thats cause the "FORD" torsion keys are made for a FORD not a CHEVY, lose the keys, they change the angle of your cv joints drastically
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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04BlackGMC, does your truck have Autotrac or floorshift 4x4? 4 Wheel Parts is having a blowout sale on 6" lifts for non-autotrac trucks for $800.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/produ...%20Accessories
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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wow thats really cheap
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