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Old 11-28-2011, 09:19 PM   #1
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73-87 10inch lift

Besides 10 inch springs and shocks, what do i need to change other then brake lines and tcase drop? Like what steering components need to be switched?

Thanks david.
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Old 11-29-2011, 12:25 AM   #2
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Re: 73-87 10inch lift

I beleve crossover steering will be a great addition.
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Old 11-29-2011, 12:50 AM   #3
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Re: 73-87 10inch lift

Alright ill have to look into prices.
Do you think my drive shafts will be fine if i do a 2 inch tcase drop?
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Old 11-29-2011, 11:54 AM   #4
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Alright ill have to look into prices.
Do you think my drive shafts will be fine if i do a 2 inch tcase drop?
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Nope. I also wouldn't recommend doing a T-case drop. I did one on mine, and I regret it. It helps the rear driveshaft but actually hurts the front. If you use 4x4, which I'm assuming you do, prepare to be busting U-joints left and right. You're going to need longer driveshafts with that much lift, no two ways about it.
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Old 11-29-2011, 03:40 PM   #5
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Nope. I also wouldn't recommend doing a T-case drop. I did one on mine, and I regret it. It helps the rear driveshaft but actually hurts the front. If you use 4x4, which I'm assuming you do, prepare to be busting U-joints left and right. You're going to need longer driveshafts with that much lift, no two ways about it.
i was thinking of maybe clocking the t-case. would that work?
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Old 11-29-2011, 09:39 PM   #6
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Re: 73-87 10inch lift

I'd clock it, and buy a High Angle Driveline from the experts, High Angle Drivelines.
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Old 11-29-2011, 10:14 PM   #7
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Re: 73-87 10inch lift

http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/6boltclockingrings.htm

Offroad designs clock rings seem pretty cheap and they just came out so i haven't heard much about them
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Old 11-30-2011, 03:15 AM   #8
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Re: 73-87 10inch lift

will drive shafts need to be lengthend with only an 8?
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Old 11-30-2011, 05:32 AM   #9
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Re: 73-87 10inch lift

4" max lift with stock drive shafts... I would also suggest crossover steering ... what size tires will you be using? Why would you want a lift that big? 10" springs are going to ride like and empty dump truck... hell my 4" lift rides rough...
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Old 11-30-2011, 09:13 AM   #10
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yeah ur gonna need custom drive shafts

dont know what axles u running but ur gonna need 1 tons if u want reliable and tires to go with 10" lift
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Old 11-30-2011, 09:17 AM   #11
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4" max lift with stock drive shafts... I would also suggest crossover steering ... what size tires will you be using? Why would you want a lift that big? 10" springs are going to ride like and empty dump truck... hell my 4" lift rides rough...
I dont agree.. im running 6 inch with stock driveshafts and they are plenty long enough
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Old 11-30-2011, 11:33 AM   #12
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4" max lift with stock drive shafts... I would also suggest crossover steering ... what size tires will you be using? Why would you want a lift that big? 10" springs are going to ride like and empty dump truck... hell my 4" lift rides rough...
You are mistaken.
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