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05-21-2011, 02:05 AM
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lifting it
well guys i think im going to lift my truck next week, im thinking im going to go with the topgun 5 inch lift, wanted to see if everyone that has lifted these trucks had and advise on doing them,and if anyone happens to have a pics of single cab duallys lifted. also was wondering what everyone that has a single cab has done for step bars or anything like that i really dont like the idea of drilling into my rocker pannel to mount it so wondered if anyone has a better thought.
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05-27-2011, 12:02 PM
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well guys this post didnt get the responce i thought it would but i ended up with a custom 6 inch lift setup from top gun, im going to go long arm with adjustable track bar and bilstein steering stabilizer, and progresive coils in the front with a shackle drop in the rear, im pretty excited to do all this its going to be pretty sweet, and if i ever want to go bigger i got a great setup to do it. i will be posting pics of everything as i do it and that stuff if yall would like.
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05-27-2011, 04:04 PM
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Advice on putting lift on? Should be pretty straight forward kit. The old control arms can be a pain getting off, sometimes bolts get pretty seized in there. Make sure ya get a good pitman arm puller, Brake lines should be ok although you may have to mod the bracket some on front to be long enough. You prob need a carrier bearing drop bracket (if your truck has a carrier bearing, prob not on reg cab) And also if it doesn't come in kit, you may need indexing ring for t-case. I seen guy's grind on d-shaft, but the joint wont last long. Post pic's, should look pretty sweet when done!!
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05-27-2011, 08:13 PM
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j stone, i have looked at the nfab i think i may do those but im not sure how they mount do you know?, dieselwrks those looks sweet i really like em, wish i could make some like that but i dont have the place where i could or the resources to make em, and smokenram how will i know if i need a indexing ring im not really sure what that is to be honest with you, and where do i get it?... and i will deff post pics im pretty excited
05-28-2011, 03:59 PM
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The indexing ring will clock your transfer case so your front d-shaft is not a bad angle and doesn't bind up. basically pull case, put this ring on that rotates the case mounting so the yoke for front shaft is lower. I always thought like anything bigger than 5in ya need one. It will be close with yours, prob ok, but guys that offroad sometimes get in bad angles where the axle will drop therefor making your shaft angle at a steep angle. the shaft will knuckel over if angle gets too steep. If it was me, i'd put the lift all on, then lift truck up at the frame so your susp is extended. put case in N then see if you can spin by hand freely. check your clearences at the double joint make sure it doesn't touch. I had 7in on ,mine and needed one. trucks back down to stock, i have my old one if you end up needing one or interested. Or Sky jacker sells them
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The indexing ring will clock your transfer case so your front d-shaft is not a bad angle and doesn't bind up. basically pull case, put this ring on that rotates the case mounting so the yoke for front shaft is lower. I always thought like anything bigger than 5in ya need one. It will be close with yours, prob ok, but guys that offroad sometimes get in bad angles where the axle will drop therefor making your shaft angle at a steep angle. the shaft will knuckel over if angle gets too steep. If it was me, i'd put the lift all on, then lift truck up at the frame so your susp is extended. put case in N then see if you can spin by hand freely. check your clearences at the double joint make sure it doesn't touch. I had 7in on ,mine and needed one. trucks back down to stock, i have my old one if you end up needing one or interested. Or Sky jacker sells them
i appreciate all the help guys, im will make sure i post pics
05-29-2011, 07:20 PM
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with my 6inch lift I did not need a index ring. this is a long bed xtra cab. I did need if I remmeber right need to make about a 1inch drop piece for the carrier bearing. have u decided what you are going to use for a trac bar. may be good idea to look at a adjustable 3rd gen style. I a have been problem free with the dt pro-fabs trac bar for 3 years now.
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with my 6inch lift I did not need a index ring. this is a long bed xtra cab. I did need if I remmeber right need to make about a 1inch drop piece for the carrier bearing. have u decided what you are going to use for a trac bar. may be good idea to look at a adjustable 3rd gen style. I a have been problem free with the dt pro-fabs trac bar for 3 years now.
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alright boys and girls prob going to be starting the lift this weekend, been really busy and i havent been able to get to it yet, will post somt pics of all the components i got, and a before, after, and some during pics just wanted to keep everyone updated, expect some pics tomorrow
