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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Hey i am lifting a 1983 chevy blazer, i am thinking about a 4"-skyjacker lift with all new shackles. Any comments tips please send back.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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what size tires do you plan on running?
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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4" is perfect for 33's 35's will fit with a little triming on the back side of the fender Skyjacker is a quality lift but if you want it to ride really nice goes with BDS(AWSOME warrantee on springs) or even tuff countrys easy rides (softest spring on the market for that style truck) its a pretty easy job just a spring/shock swap
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 12:38 AM
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I'd look at all new hardware to cuz some times stuff just doesn't want to come out. and if you arn't doing rear springs i would look at a shackle flip for the back
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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if its a fairly clean truck most the bolt can be cleaned and re-used (I love new hardware but factory bolts are so nice on suspension parts) and yes ORD (and others) make a nice shackle flip for these truck wich will ride/flex better then lift springs
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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Thanx guys, im gunna cut the fenders, which are rusted to sh** anyway, to fit 35's or 36's. Im also gunna use all new hardware an im gunna get all new greaseable bushings from ORD as well as some new shackles. I couldn't decide whether to get tuff country or skyjacker i have heard good news about both but i think im gunna go with the Tuff country. Thanx for the imput and i'll let you know how the install goes in the future. I Need $$$$$$$$$ first.
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