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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Whats up guys lately Ive been thinking of lifting up my truck. I really want to do it if it can be done. I dont want a major lift kit. Im looking for a stock NBS Z71 4X4 look if not just a bit higher than that.

Right now Im current a shackle and hanger drop with helper bags. Im 4' in the rear and got some help from Air Lift helper bags to have it just leveled out.
I have some sh*tty drop Nitro shocks with stock coils up front.

If I lift my truck I just want to run stock OEM's wheels from sizes 17's and 20's. With a nice Toyo or Nittos that gives an agressive look to the stance of my truck.

I was thinking something like this below. I want a stance like this white one.



Stallions Truck looks sick



some info would b very helpful...I would like to go up instead of down this time.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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go with a 3" spindle and a 1" block or add in a 1-2" coil spacer and step up to a 2" block. That would get the look you are looking to achieve. By avoiding the coil spacer you will keep the factory ride. My truck is in the garage currently installing my 4" spindles and 1" spacer. Im waiting on a couple parts but it should be done by the weekend. Ill post pictures when I can.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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so a 3" spindle 1-2' coil spacer that would be in total of 4.5' up front.

My rear would actually go back to stock hanger, and shackles right??

than add 2' block. in the rear? wouldn't mind that Cali lean just a bit that I actually like.

Some guy told me if I go anything over like a over 4'' inch with spindles I wouldn't be able to run stock OEM 20's or 17's they would have to be aftermarket wheels??

some pics of 2wd with lift kits would be helpful tire sizes?
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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4" spindles and a 2" block will get you to a leveled z71 height and ride better than a spacer. You can run OEM 17s or 20s w/ the 4".
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BOSS302
4" spindles and a 2" block will get you to a leveled z71 height and ride better than a spacer. You can run OEM 17s or 20s w/ the 4".
Good luck finding 4" spindles now unless you pay $800 for the CST spindles.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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I want to able to run 33'sx12 on a OEM 20'
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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I did this a few months back. I still have the coils if you want them. $20
3" lift spindle and 2" coil spacer up front. 3" block in back. 33X12.5 tires.



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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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^^ Thanks man, Ive seen those pics a while back. Perfect example. How was the ride?

wat brand where those tires? how much where the spindles?

oh yeah I'll let you know about the 2'coils ..
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GueroRSCB
^^ Thanks man, Ive seen those pics a while back. Perfect example. How was the ride?

wat brand where those tires? how much where the spindles?

oh yeah I'll let you know about the 2'coils ..
It road pretty rough from what I remember, but I haven't been in a stock ride to compare in a long time. Tires were cooper mastercraft, spindles were rough country, about 300 bucks.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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thnx for the info man. Im going to keep browsing around.

Your trucks looks like that white z71 from the first pics only difference that he has fender flares, they look about the same height to me.

I was thinking a 305/../17 with the exact same set up you had but 2'' inch block in the rear. just to have the Cali lean just a bit.
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