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Old 11-23-2012, 04:01 PM
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if i did the rough country lift, do you think it would be better to go with a more offset wheel with 31s to deal with the rubbing on the frame with the stock wheels. im trying to do as much as possible without trimming my fenders
 
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Old 11-23-2012, 04:20 PM
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how much lift? it will help with your frame rubbing issue, but it may cause a the outside of your tire to rub the rear of the fender.
 
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Old 11-26-2012, 02:01 PM
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Ok your right i do have a torsion bar. So I guess I got hosed on this budget lift. Well then is there any sort of suspension lift for around 500 bucks? Maybe like a 2 inch lift?
 
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Old 11-26-2012, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ledo59
Ok your right i do have a torsion bar. So I guess I got hosed on this budget lift. Well then is there any sort of suspension lift for around 500 bucks? Maybe like a 2 inch lift?
what size tire are you trying to fit? you can buy the torsion bar lift keys off ebay and a rear add-a-leaf. That was the first was i lifted mine. The ride wasn't nearly as smooth as stock because the suspension had no down travel. A body lift will help as well and are pretty cheap.
 
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Old 12-21-2012, 12:25 PM
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SoI've now read this whole thread end to end twice and somehow still find myself asking questions. I know this threadi bombarded ith questions but I'm going to ask anyway haha. Will I run into any problems with the newer Rough Country 2.5" suspension lift kit? I see mixed opinions on RC kits as well so any opinions are greatly appreciated. The kit I've got my eye on comeswith upper control arms, ball joints, driver/passenger differential brackets, torsion bar keys, lifted shackles, sway-bar relocation brackets and necessary hardware. I'm also planning a 2" body lift as well while doing or possibly before the suspension lift. Hoping to clear some 31x10.5" wrangler m/t's I have, is the body lift necessary for that? I don't think so but I see mixed opinions. You have all been so helpful so far and I'm glad I found a group of guys (maybe girls too?) that love these chevys as much as I do. Anything will be helpful and much appreciated
 
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the 31x10.5 tires will fit on you truck with no lift on the stock wheels but rub the frame. If you want to run a wider or more offset wheel you will need to start lifting it, or start trimming the fenders. with a 4.5" total lift you can fit 33s with fender trimming.
 
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I found a pro comp 3 in lift torsion keys and shackles will it change. Any thing like ride quality or effect cv angles
 
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And came with pro comp shocks
 
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Originally Posted by Luke Nukem
SoI've now read this whole thread end to end twice and somehow still find myself asking questions. I know this threadi bombarded ith questions but I'm going to ask anyway haha. Will I run into any problems with the newer Rough Country 2.5" suspension lift kit? I see mixed opinions on RC kits as well so any opinions are greatly appreciated. The kit I've got my eye on comeswith upper control arms, ball joints, driver/passenger differential brackets, torsion bar keys, lifted shackles, sway-bar relocation brackets and necessary hardware. I'm also planning a 2" body lift as well while doing or possibly before the suspension lift. Hoping to clear some 31x10.5" wrangler m/t's I have, is the body lift necessary for that? I don't think so but I see mixed opinions. You have all been so helpful so far and I'm glad I found a group of guys (maybe girls too?) that love these chevys as much as I do. Anything will be helpful and much appreciated
I just that kit put in my truck and the person just said that he didn't raise the sway bar I think he said and I haven't run into any problems yet I like its stiff and there is allmost
no tension on my leaf springs so I have a ton of travel on my suspension and its great I think it slams the tires down harder because they are louder but I don't mind I will let you know.if I have any problems
 

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Okay maybe this has been answered already but I could only read up to page 10 but I have the 2.5 rough country suspension lift and do get a little rubbing when whipped all the way just on my rim on the front tires only drivers side as far as I van see is there a better rim I van get so I don't rub?
I also want to get a 2 inch body lift as well would I be able to fit 31x10.5 in tires
With both of the lifts and maybe the better rims.- I have the stock rims 2003 Chevy blazer ls
 


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