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Lift Kit

Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Lift Kit

Ok, I've searched my questions haven't been answered. I need a lift kit for my 82 p/u...something in the range of 800-1000$ I've seen the spring lift kits....how does these work...do i need shocks,,,,becuase I believe that I would want some....
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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You have a 3/4 ton, that means it's a 2wd drive, that means Downey is the only game in town.

Yes, you'll need shocks. Give them a call and they'll get you dialed in. No one knows more about 2wd lifts than they do.
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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nico,

thanks man...those are some really good prices.....I can have my truck lifedt with not alot of money. Do know where to find some a bumper and a light bar....?
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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When you talk to the guys at Downey, the first thing you tell them should be that you have an '82 3/4 ton.

Without knowing much about these specifically, I have a sneaking suspicion that they use more heavy-duty components than the typical 2wd 1/2 tons; for instance, does your truck have 6-lug spindles (versus 5 for a 1/2 ton)? You might have bigger brakes, different A-arms, etc. I'll bet that your truck has quite a bit more different about it than just heavier-duty rear springs.

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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Some one told me that my 3/4 was very rare, that they could haul a crap load in the bed, and not give out....so...Believe that you are right....
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