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Old 05-02-2012, 01:25 PM
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What is the proper parts needed for a 6" lift?

I have a friend that works for jackit in Utah and I'm looking into a 6" lift...
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 03:05 PM
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100 different ways to skin a cat man... depends what you want it to do when you're done, and how much you want to spend.
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 06:18 PM
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I'm only looking for a descent ride and it's my dd and I don't take it on trails... So I don't think I need like a 4 link system...

I know you need a few parts to replace but I'm not sure of what... Like pitman arm, track bar, and some of the other stuff...

I'm not looking to spend too much but you get what you pay for, but that's why I got a good friend who works for a lift company so I get the good deals!!!

Thanks for your input guys!
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 07:45 PM
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Has he recommended anything to you? What does his company even offer for your truck?
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 08:39 PM
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Google jackit.com that's there web site... They have all kits of brands

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I haven't talked to her since I was there on vacation but she said if I want a lift for any of my trucks she can get me a good deal...
 

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i went with a kit from rough country. fit was great and rides a lot better then stock with 2" spring spacers.
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 05:42 AM
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I'd recommend a whole kit for the front. Blocks and/or springs for the rear. Parting together the front can get to be headache. Don't forget you get what you pay for in the end.

A ICON 4.5" front w/TEI will get you pretty close to 6". Any 6" rear block/spring setup will work great.
 
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I got an 04 with leafs in the front and rear... Yea I'm going to but a whole kit...

The question was some kits come with this some kits come with that... I was just wondering what I should be looking for in the kit?
 
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It's up to you. Like you said some kits with some things, others not, or a different setup. What are YOU looking for? Myself I would do a 4-link for sure in the front, or a 3-link even. The parts you need are going to depend on which direction you want to go. For the rear blocks and some good traction bars should be good.
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 09:19 AM
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Now doesn't the 3&4 link setups get rid of the front leafs?

I'm looking for a 6" lift, I'd like to have the leafs up front and leafs or new blocks in the rear...

I wasn't sure what I should be looking for in front end parts, eg. Pitman arm, tie rod, drag links, ect ect...

I did more research on the lift my truck currently has and it's a procomp 2" leveling springs... But they are starting to lose there shape and reverse that's why I'm looking into a new 6" lift and so I can fit my 35's

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6 inch 2000-2004 Ford F250/F350 SD 4WD Premium Kit | Jack-It, The Suspension Experts here is the link of the one I was looking at...
 

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