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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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I have a 92 k5 blazer that i would really like to "go big" with, but all i am finding is 6inch kits. Anyone know of a taller kit like 10 or 12in?
 
Old Aug 3, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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with full size ifs, you can go bigger ive seen up to 14" kits. search for whiplash suspension.
 
Old Aug 3, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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I would never run that much lift (above 6 inches) on an ifs especially since you'll want to run monster tires on that bad boy. Solid axle is the only way for that much lift.
 
Old Aug 3, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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i agree with tibby, solid axle is the only way to achieve this and be happy with it. ul prob save money doin a sas too, at first and the long run. ifs lifts bigger then 6" tend to break stuff ez when running monster tires and sum carriers and gears can be expensive for ifs housings compared to solid axles. dont waste ur time on an ifs lift bigger then 6", plus they look absolutely hidious, imo.
 
Old Aug 5, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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I'm in on the sas bandwagon. Honestly I wouldn't lift ifs over 3 inches anyways. Ifs is only designed to run factory sized tires and even only 2-3 inches bigger is stressing parts. For a fullsize axles are easier to find and swapping is cheaper if you have a welder and know how to use it.
 
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