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Old May 26, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Hey ya'll, can ya'll list any other ways to get extra lift on a truck. I have a 1986 K5 Blazer that I lifted up with an 8in suspension lift and I switched a lot out to accommodate the lift. I plan on putting a 3in body lift on it next. But after that what can I do to lift it more? Thanks.
 
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i dont know a whole lot about the k5's but if you're really looking for more lift i think its going to have to be custom setup
 
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What kind of lift was installed? Are you spring over axle or spring under axle? More details required to give suggestions.
 
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Yeah, it really depends on what you have installed now. Is your lift a combination of leaf and blocks or all leaf?

The problem with going much taller on leaves alone or a combination of leaves and blocks is that axle wrap becomes a problem. You really need to move to a custom 4-link setup and coil overs.

All solid axle K5's are SOA.
 
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