My 2" shackle lift
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I wouldn't go over 2 inches. Over that I would replace the springs. But I am no expert. Also, you shouldn't crank your torsion bars over 2" max. So you would need to replace the front suspension components if they were any bigger. Most of those kits come with new leafs anyway.
Last edited by BlaziNator; Oct 11, 2009 at 03:42 PM.
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Do i have cranked up my torsion bars a 1 1/2 in what should i do for the rear? So i measure the rear shackles and then at 2 in or what would be your suggestions? i would like to have a little rake on the Rig. Thanks for your ideas
Matt
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Try this 
but TBH i have seen more trail shovels than rakes on 4WDs
The most common set up is just like you said: +1.5 T-bar in the front and shakles in the rear. From what I remember, 1.5" shakles were more common than any other size, but if you can get 2" shakles, why not?
As BlaziNator said, more than +2" over factory on the t-bars will lead to faster break down of your suspension bits. This is subject to debate, because for every one that cranks there ride up +3 and makes it last 2 years, there is a guy that looks at his t-bar funny and eats up a CV every 6 months.
Stick to what ever you can afford/looks right to you. I think +1.5F / +2R will be right for me.
The most common set up is just like you said: +1.5 T-bar in the front and shakles in the rear. From what I remember, 1.5" shakles were more common than any other size, but if you can get 2" shakles, why not?
As BlaziNator said, more than +2" over factory on the t-bars will lead to faster break down of your suspension bits. This is subject to debate, because for every one that cranks there ride up +3 and makes it last 2 years, there is a guy that looks at his t-bar funny and eats up a CV every 6 months.
Stick to what ever you can afford/looks right to you. I think +1.5F / +2R will be right for me.
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I was looking at my blazer and noticed that the rear is sagging a bit, and when a little bit of stuff is in the rear it almost squats so i was thinking of getting an add a leaf to my car. So if i did that it says that it adds 1 1/2 inchs to it would i also need to do the shackles? the add a leaf thing would just take it back to stock then i can do the shackles. What do you think?
Link to the add a leaf
http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/p...259&id=1584052
Matt
Link to the add a leaf
http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/p...259&id=1584052
Matt
