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Old 10-31-2001, 08:06 PM   #1
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Post 2" lift for 71 3/4 ton? still have 3/4 ton hauling ability?

i am about to get a 71 3/4 ton 4x4 and i just want a very mild lift..2"...but i want it to still have 3/4 ton hauling ability..possible?
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Old 11-01-2001, 03:08 PM   #2
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Hey Blue_71,
what type of lift are thinking about installing?

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Old 11-01-2001, 04:27 PM   #3
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if your gonna lift at all go with atleast a 4".... a 2" does pretty much NOTHING 33s still rub with a 2" lift if you have the suspensien flex....
sure it can have 3/4 hauling abilty.... you could do a shackle flip.... that retains your stock springs....... blocks are fine on a mild lift and keep your stock springs.... and certain spring manufactures sell "heavy duty" lift springs (dont get soft rides there softer so they dont haul as much)

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Old 11-01-2001, 10:26 PM   #4
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i was kind of wanting a rouch country lift if they have heavy duty. i may go 4 inch but i dont really need that much flex and just want 33's
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Old 11-02-2001, 01:16 AM   #5
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those rough country lifts are a bunch of crap from what ive gathered.... they ride like **** to..... the cheapest isnt always the best bloo

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Who out there on this board has a good 2 or 4 inch lift they can recommend?

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Old 11-02-2001, 11:02 AM   #7
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I am pleased with the 4" front springs I am using from Tuff Country. They do make HD springs I believe. Before you consider the shackle flip, verify that your rear springs are in good shape. I did the flip and then discovered I had a broken leaf. If I did it over again I would have gone with new rear springs.

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Rancho,, cost more but worth it.

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Old 11-06-2001, 09:15 AM   #9
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So who makes a heavy duty 2 inch lift, all I see is the soft ride's in the 2 inch but know heavys?

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Old 11-29-2001, 10:18 AM   #10
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Old 11-29-2001, 06:20 PM   #11
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IMO a 2" isnt even worth lifting it at all

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Old 11-30-2001, 11:29 PM   #12
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ive change dmy mind..im going 4 inch...thinking Tuff Country
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