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Old 01-22-2013, 08:50 PM
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I've got a 1991.5 that I picked up about 7 months ago that needed some work. At first the idea was to do the bare minimum to get it pack on the road, but now its pretty much turned into a full restoration project. The front leaf springs are looking a little haggard in their old age which I've opted to replace everything with a brand new lift kit. Nothing serious 2.5 inch ideally . My question is, is that enough lift to warrant needing a new pitman arm, drag link and brake lines?
 
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:20 PM
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Why not you are already there might as well replace it at the very least replace the brake lines with steel braided. And take a before and after
 
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I just put a set of Skyjacker 2" lift springs in mine. I did replace all of the brake hoses etc, but with stock replacements. The steering was fine, but I did have to re- center the steering wheel which was as simple as pulling it off, and re- installing a few splines to the left. It didn't need a drop pitman arm, and the stock drag link worked fine. I did buy longer shocks.
 
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Old 01-23-2013, 04:59 PM
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Here's a shot of it with the new springs. 2" in the front, stock rear. 33"x12.50x16 Dick Cepek FCII.
 
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