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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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Best way to lift front suspension?

Purchased a 93 pickup sr5 4x4 which had 4" rear lift springs and 2" lift shackles but the front end was left the stock height. What is the best way to lift the front of the truck while maintaining stock ride comfort. This is a DD truck. All your opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 05:14 AM
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Long travel, get your wallet out.
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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the only thing that will lift the front 4-6" to match your rear height is either long travel kit or a bracket lift. Unless you're running 35"+ tires on IFS with no cut fenders, I'd say drop the rear.
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 10:11 AM
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If your gonna DD that thing Id definitely drop the rear. At stock height you'd save more gas, be able to buy cheaper tires, Less wear and tear on the truck as a whole and even at stock height its still a very capable truck.
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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Depending on what your planning on doing with the rig, SAS will lift front. But that will lead to changing other things. As front driveline angle may be too steep with a single Tcase and 5-6 inches of front lift. So dual cases are solution. Dual cases on a short wheel base will require rotating rear pinion. Plus front and rear d-line modifications.

Cheapest solution is to lower rear suspension.
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 02:52 PM
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Blazeland front suspension kit, four inch lift and twelve inches travel.
Chevy 63"springs on the back should equal same travel and lift as the front, and give a much better ride than stock as well as a serious off road weapon.
Best budget suspension imo.
A long travel truck rides amazing.
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Old Jan 29, 2016 | 04:24 PM
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Tons of info here on lift options
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...tickys-242840/
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 01:43 PM
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thanks everyone
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