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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Hey guys, I just picked up a Silverado SS. The previous owner had it lowered and I would like to bring it back up to stock height, possibly a little higher. I know the front is just torsion bars - the owner gave me the stock keys. The only problem I ran into is that I need new front leaf spring brackets(hangers). The only place I could find them is at GM for $322+tax and labour is $375 to bring it back up. I'm looking at $700 for this. I can' justify spending that for just 2-2.5" lift. What do you guys recommend? Is there an aftermarket hanger which gives me stock or above stock height?

Oh and its AWD - I live in Canada and do not like it lowered as i'll be using it as a truck quite a bit.

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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I'd just try to buy a set of stock hangers from someone on here who's lowered, I'm sure plenty of guys have some lying around.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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That seems to be my best bet. Thanks!
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Somebody will be willing to trade you their stock hangers for your lowering hangers.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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K hope I can find someone soon, need this thing lifted up!
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