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JJ
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8/03/2003
12:46:07
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Where can I purchase a set of Fabtech 2" lift coils? Does anyone run em? Hows the ride? Most of all hows it look? Any info is appreciated
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cteagan
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8/03/2003
18:51:48
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I put mine on Saturday, and I love it. It levels out the truck nicely. It rides great. I got mine for truckperformance.com, they seemed to have the best price and you can order the shock seprately from the springs. Which is nice because you don't have to get the rear shock, because you don't need them, also you can go with a different brand if you perfer something other then the Fabtech shocks. I went with the Fabtech shocks, but I think next spring I might get some Rancho 9000x for the front. The Fabtech shock are supposed to be 3 way adjustable, but I can't figure out how to adjust them.
But anyway, I would recommend the 2" coils, even if you don't plan on putting bigger tired on, it still makes the truck look nicer. And it pretty much rides like stock. I'm VERY happy with it. I just wish I put them on 5 months ago when I bought the truck.
So, bottem line, GO FOR IT!!!
Hope I could help,
Chris
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JJ
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8/03/2003
18:58:27
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Chris thanks for the reply. Do u have any pics of the finished product. I would like to see the truck. Also what size tire do u think u can sqqueeze under it now? Would 30's be out of the question. Thanks again
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cteagan
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8/03/2003
19:45:24
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I just did it yesterday and I still have 20 pics lift on my roll of film, so it will take a few week to use up my film, develope it and get them scanned. But you'll be the first person to see the pics.
I'm sure you can fit 30's on no problem. What I'm going to do when I get some more money is put a body lift on and some 31's or 32's.
What is your truck? Because I think if you've got a V8 or a Quad cab it's only a 1.5" lift.
Chris
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93dakman
Dodge Dakota
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8/03/2003
20:42:40
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How did you install the springs?
What tools?
Did you have to take off the spindle?
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cteagan
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8/03/2003
22:20:37
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The only thing other then basic tool you need is a coil compressor. You do need to remove the upper ball joint, my truck is still new so it tapped out lightly with a hammer, but if your truck is a few years old then you might need a puller. You can loan a ball joint puller and a coil complessor from AutoZone for free. It will help alot if you have a impact wrench!! Another thing that will help is a 6-pack!!!
The install was really easy, easier then I was expecting. Just make sure to take your time and do it right. It only took me four hours to do it by myself.
The install
1. remove old spock
2. unhook sway bar
3. jack up lower are
4. compress coil
5. unhook upper ball joint
6. lower are down and take out oil coil
7. reverse 1-6 for new coil and shock install
Chris
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JJ
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8/03/2003
23:36:29
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Chris, trucks an 02 cc w/ a 4.7. I'm just lookin to level the truck out a bit and run a more aggressive tire with the stock 16's. Can't wait to see the pics, keep me posted. Thanks
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