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Old 05-07-2005, 12:40 AM
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Lifting a 2WD truck

I want to get a little more height out of my truck and I was thinking of setting the rear leaf springs on top of the axles and installing coil spacers up front. Is there anything else I'll need to look out for? I figure this will only add about 3" in the back and 2 1/2" in the front so I shouldn't need to extend anything or change the angle of the driveshaft but I've never lifted a 2WD and I want to make sure I don't miss anything. Thanks.
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Old 05-09-2005, 01:40 PM
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even with that you have to watch the pinion angle and make sure the the drive shaft won't slip
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Old 05-09-2005, 04:24 PM
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Not being funny

...BUT why even lift a ...gag...2 wheel drive...gag. OH you mean lift it out of the place it gets stuck in... Just funnin with ya man.
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Old 05-09-2005, 06:15 PM
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Funny guy, huh?
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be careful with the brake lines don't stretch them out too tight
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