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Old 10-26-2010, 07:07 PM
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im about to get a lift. its a 4 in skyjacker with spring all around. My Question is. do i need all the extra parts they are trying to sell me.

Example do i need the, Transfer Case Lwrg Kit, Gm Adjustable Drag Link 4"Offs,
Steering Arm 67-87 Gm W/4

i will buy the Dual Stabilizer Kit

but do i really need the other stuff. im new to lift kits, any feed back will be help full thanks.
 
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The transfer case lowering kit will help keep your drive shaft angles ok, but I don't know that it is completely needed.

The adjustable drag link & drop steering arm are more necessary to keep from getting steering bind when flexing the suspension.

I would recommend getting the whole kit. Having only pieces will make it more difficult to get tech help out of them.
 
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Old 10-26-2010, 09:29 PM
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thanks for the info swatrlkk i dident want to spend the extra cash, but i do want to do it right. so ill get the hole kit thanks
 
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The drop drag link from them is garbage. Mine didnt last 2 months. I put a raised steering arm on and used Napa brand drag link which are HUGE and it works much better. I plan to use NAPA's steering parts to replace all my loose tie rods too and make her nice and tight. I did use the longer braided brake lines and they helped the pedal feel and worked much better.
 
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