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Hoping to Lift before winter

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by galacticfuzz » Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:11 pm

Hey guys, been a bit since I posted, but life has been hectic. Moved out to Peoria, IL for my job (high school teaching) and have been getting acclimated over the past week. My question(s) are these. Is there anybody around the area that may be interested/able to help do a suspension lift *crosses fingers that Mark still does them* on my rig within the next few months before winter? I had a guy back home that would have helped, but well, that's 3 hours away.... anywho, if anyone is around the area that could, I would be greatly appreciative of any help.

On a side note, as soon as my internet and cable are hooked up, google earth will be getting a work out again in trying to find areas around here to find and check out. For those wondering, here's the setup I've decided to go with.
Mark's lift, Bilstein HD fronts, BDS rear, 6x5 spacers, 255/75/17 treadwright guard dogs or Falken WildPeaks
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by Stoked » Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:02 am

Maybe this isnt the answer you want, but I suggest you try to do the work yourself. If you have some mechanical know-how and the right tools, along with the well explained writeups on this site and the OS, you should have no problem with the lift. It is actually quite exciting/rewarding to do it yourself. Plus you know first hand how the components are working in your suspension. If you ever have any problems on the trail, hopefully not, you will have the knowledge to troubleshoot and correct/fix the problem. My .02

Looking forward to lifted pics!
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by navigator » Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:16 am

I second doing it yourself but.....
If have an auto mechanics class at your school, they might like to do it as a project.
It might take a little longer but it would be cheaper.
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by galacticfuzz » Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:59 am

I would love to do this on my own, but sadly I lack the tools and the space (apartment living....) but I'll see what I can find I guess.
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by Saxis » Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:19 pm

Bribe a friend that has tools with beer, do the lift at his place. :cheers:
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