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Old 09-20-2011 | 07:59 PM
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Just got out of the military, about to start at UTI to pursue diesel mechanics, looking forward to getting back into the performance world! Current project is the Duramax. Recently decided to soon take the 6in lift kit off, do a 2/4 drop, hopefully 305/50/20, engine/trans build.

Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated, look forward to being an active member.
Old 09-20-2011 | 09:53 PM
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Welcome to the forums and thanks for your service!!

How do u plan to take the lift off. Isn't there a lot of stock parts cut off a 2500 to fit the new suspension pieces? That why I haven't lifted mine because I didn't any to cut it up
Old 09-21-2011 | 01:11 AM
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Well my friend I hope you are wrong lol bough it lifted because planned on using it off road. Now moved, found out 3 days ago I'm going to have a baby and wife is short lol, and I miss having a street performer! I will have to look into what you said but thanks. Already getting help!
Old 09-21-2011 | 08:03 AM
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Old 09-22-2011 | 04:20 PM
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Check on top of the front diff and see if the stock mount has been cut off and a bracket bolted on in it's place to lower the diff to keep the CV angles less extreme. Check these instructions to see what you have to cut to put a Rancho lift on:

http://www.gorancho.com/assets/instr...pdf/88148g.pdf
Old 09-22-2011 | 04:48 PM
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Welcome over! Pics!
Old 09-22-2011 | 05:24 PM
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If the upper diff mount ear has been cut off for the lift, cognito sells a new ear that bolts back in to put back to stock.
Old 09-26-2011 | 10:03 PM
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Lowered diesel performer is cool too
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