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Old 04-02-2010 | 08:35 PM
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6"+ 2.5" Level?

Hey guys,
Just thinking of doing a 6" Rough Country lift and possibly keeping my 2.5" Rough Coutry Leveling kit on. I've been diggin' the bulldog stance. What are your guys thoughts about this? Anybody have pics to show of their similar set-up? Thanks in advance!
 
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Old 04-02-2010 | 09:55 PM
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It's what you like that matters. Personally, I like my trucks to sit level but I'm ok with a slight Cali-lean. I'd rather have the front an inch taller than the rear than being 3 inches lower than the back.
 
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Old 04-03-2010 | 08:07 AM
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go for the buldog stance , thats how we do down here
 
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Old 04-03-2010 | 08:45 AM
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I've only seen one or two trucks up here in Wisconsin with a bulldog stance. So it would be nice to do something a little different.

*I saw in a thread a little while ago that you shouldn't do a 6" suspension and a 2.5" Leveler. Something about wearing balljoints out quickly and the cv angles. If this is true, I might have to look into a different kit if the Rough Country doesn't have add-on parts.

Edit: I have an '05 F-150 Screw 4x4 XLT
 

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Old 04-03-2010 | 11:04 AM
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It's more to do with stacking spacers. If the RC lift has a spacer that is used with the OEM coilover shocks (like the Pro Comp Stage 1), it's not a good idea to stack two spacers together.
 
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Old 04-03-2010 | 08:34 PM
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the rough country lift does have a huge spacer so i wouldnt stack 2 of them... there is another way to get that stance tho
 
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Old 04-03-2010 | 10:11 PM
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Yep, add adjustable coilovers. The cheapest would be the OEM replacement Bilstiens or Ranchos.
 
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Old 04-03-2010 | 10:39 PM
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Thanks guys! I'll have to look into that.
 
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Old 04-03-2010 | 10:45 PM
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thats wat i plan on doing next to fit 37s
 
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Old 04-04-2010 | 09:25 AM
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The thing that sucks in WI is the lift laws here. I can't go much bigger than a 6" lift on 35's with a half ton here.
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 03:08 PM
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It's more to do with stacking spacers. If the RC lift has a spacer that is used with the OEM coilover shocks (like the Pro Comp Stage 1), it's not a good idea to stack two spacers together.
I have the Pro Comp Stage 2 with the coilovers. Would I be ok to slap a leveling spacer in there? That would be badass if I could. Then I could fit my 37's.
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeKo
I have the Pro Comp Stage 2 with the coilovers. Would I be ok to slap a leveling spacer in there? That would be badass if I could. Then I could fit my 37's.
You don't need the spacers. All you have to do is adjust your coilovers for an additional 2".
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 03:26 PM
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You don't need the spacers. All you have to do is adjust your coilovers for an additional 2".
What......you've got to be kidding me. You can adjust those? I thought they were set as high as they could be set to. Plus I would have to buy an extra block or add-a-leaf for the back. But people can fit 37's with the stage 2 pro comp lift kit? Why have I never heard of this?
 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 03:30 PM
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i like my trucks to sit level but i did run my old truck like that for a little while


 
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Old 04-05-2010 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JakeKo
What......you've got to be kidding me. You can adjust those? I thought they were set as high as they could be set to. Plus I would have to buy an extra block or add-a-leaf for the back. But people can fit 37's with the stage 2 pro comp lift kit? Why have I never heard of this?
yeah man no need to buy spacers, just crank those coilovers up and get a add a leaf
 



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