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Old 07-05-2007, 08:45 PM
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If i get the add a leaf's from pro comp/ skyjacker/ superlift it says 2.5 inch or 3 in, is that how much it lifts it?

If so what can i do to the front bumper so that its at equal height or about an inch lower than the back
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crank the tbars for some lift
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already cranked
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Buy a set of torsion bars with higher spring rates. That will get you more lift.
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Originally Posted by MonsterZ28
If i get the add a leaf's from pro comp/ skyjacker/ superlift it says 2.5 inch or 3 in, is that how much it lifts it?

If so what can i do to the front bumper so that its at equal height or about an inch lower than the back
That's how wide the leaf is. It only gives about 1-1.5" of lift. If you're going with them in the back then go with some Ford keys in the front or some GK torsion bars. The GK bars are ones for the 1 tons and will give you about 1.5-2" of lift.
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if theyre that wide will they fit on a 1/2 ton? If its only 1-1.5" i probably won't worry about it because i like the look of the slight rake
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what about these

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm
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those wont work, i'm actually looking to increase the payload and reduce the sag when i pull an 8000lb trailer
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What about these?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

They add 3000lbs per set. I guess i would need an air compresser, whats a good brand. At least i can get a set of air horns now.
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What about these?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

They add 3000lbs per set. I guess i would need an air compresser, whats a good brand. At least i can get a set of air horns now.
I use a set like those. They work great.
The air compressors are listed on the Suggested Parts tab.


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