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Old 03-23-2012, 03:29 PM
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Anyway, I have a budget of about 250$

I am looking to get a 2'' suspension and 2'' BL within this price range. I saw someone post they got a 61$ BL or suspension from summit racing, but I am not sure.

I have no clue how to install a lift, or what I would need, so if anyone could point me in a direction that sells these lifts for cheap with all materials included that would be great (if there is even a cheap lift)

I have a buddy who has a lifted blazed, a lifted k5, a bunch of other stuff, and he said he would install the lift for a few bucks for me.
 
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For 2 inches of suspension you could do it for cheap.
You need lift shackles in the rear and then crank the torsion bars 1.5 inches for free.
The shackles can be found on ebay or synergyoffroad.com

A body lift usually runs 250 or a little more.
 
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Watch craigslist for the body lift. Otherwise check amazon, 4wheelparts, or summit often as they have specials sometimes. I got a deal from craigslist on my pa body lift.
 
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Thanks guys.

I heard nothing but bad things with torsion cranking, so I think that will be my last resort. Other than that, will the shackles raise it enough to throw bigger ATs on it?

Thanks tibby. I am going to keep an eye on summit, I have no luck with craigs list =/
 
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Thanks guys.

I heard nothing but bad things with torsion cranking, so I think that will be my last resort. Other than that, will the shackles raise it enough to throw bigger ATs on it?

Thanks tibby. I am going to keep an eye on summit, I have no luck with craigs list =/
No, the shackles are only good if you crank the torsion bars up front. If you just put shackles on the back, you would rake up front. If your going to throw shackles on, crank the torsion bar to even out your ride. You'll be able to fit 31s after some trimming if you do this. Say 1.25 or 1.5 inches of torsion bar cranking and 1.5 or 2 inch lift shackles.
 
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