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degrading from 8in suspension lift

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Old 07-22-2013, 12:20 AM
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Hello guys this is my first thread here so am new to this so bear with me! I just bought a 2002 2500hd duramax and it sits on a cognito 8in lift, I have no clue about lifts so my question how much work is it to drop down to 6in or 4in? It has 38s for tire size thanks!
 
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Old 07-22-2013, 06:18 AM
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I went to Cognito's site and they show a 4 and 7 inch lift, no 8 that I seen. With that said, the IFS lifts are a breed of their own as they have to keep cv axles at the proper angles. So many times the hard ware is different for the different size lifts. I do not think you will be able to piece together a drop for this. This is from their website.

Full 7 Inch front differential drop for optimal CV axle angles at 7 Inch lift height

Optimal tie rod angles at 7" lift kit height
I think you will have to buy a new kit if you want to drop otherwise your CV driveshaft angles will be off.
 
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Old 07-22-2013, 09:13 AM
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on the front you might try dropping the torsion bars some.
 
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Old 07-22-2013, 10:20 AM
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Ok so say if the only way was to get a new kit is the suspension of my truck worth anything? Is the drive shaft modified? I just think this big of lift isnt right for this truck dont get me wrong I love it but it feels like it does more damage than good.
 
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There is a good change your front drive shaft has been modified or extended. I would see if I could find the instructions to the kit and see what all has been done.
 
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