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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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ordered my add a leaf kit! cant wait to get the sag out!!!
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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How those shackles coming?
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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How those shackles coming?
P.I.T.A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Didn't install them. I think I'm going to take it to a shop to d it....I can install most things but these are killing me!
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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you know with 2 inch shackles and add a leafs you`ll need to do something with the front
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by newguy
you know with 2 inch shackles and add a leafs you`ll need to do something with the front
yes i know. I'm not sure if I'm going to put on the shackles now. If the add a leafs bring me to level or close ill be good. then ill go for a 2'' body lift and be done (so I say lol).
 
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good plan
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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I've got an add a leaf, 2 inch shackle, and a 2 inch body lift and all I did was crank the torsion bars. It's not level but thats not what I was going for but doesn't look too bad.
 
Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by matt9589
got some paint for the rims. hope it turns out ok. will found out tomorrow. also got some exhaust piping so i can have a tailpipe and exhaust tip.
How did the paint work out. Did you spray the entire rim? Just courious how it will hole up to a tire machine.
 
Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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How did the paint work out. Did you spray the entire rim? Just curious how it will hole up to a tire machine.
worked out great! 2 layer of self etching primer, 3 layers of that pain, then 3 layers of a clear coat to help protect. All Dupli-Color brands. I got new tires put on my blazer a week after I painted the rims. It held up well. I did paint the entire rim. I think I'm going to paint my lug nut covers silver. When it gets warmer out, I'm going to put on a couple more layers of the paint and clear coat for even more protection.
 
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Thanks for the info
 

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