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Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

Big Whiskey

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If it comes in under 4k I would be suprised honestly. You are looking at around 2k just for the shocks. I am buying it reguardless...Just have to start sneaking a little money from the wife every week till they get released, Ha! Hopefully they come out before I need new ball joints. Maybe they will sell it with a diff drop kit also. Anything above 2" in the front is a little sketchy if you plan on using 4x4 on a regular basis

Yeah, I agree. if it's going to give 3" of lift, they should drop the differential. If not, the CV angles would be terrible. It would be nice if they offered a more economical option with a different brand of shocks, with Fox being available for an upgrade. But, then the ride probably would't be as good. Your truck is only raised 2" in the front, right? Do you think your ball joints are already starting to wear out?

CAtaylor Enthusiast

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Yeah, I agree. if it's going to give 3" of lift, they should drop the differential. If not, the CV angles would be terrible. It would be nice if they offered a more economical option with a different brand of shocks, with Fox being available for an upgrade. But, then the ride probably would't be as good. Your truck is only raised 2" in the front, right? Do you think your ball joints are already starting to wear out?

Thats right, only 2" on mine. The ball joints are still good and tight I just know it is coming, ha!

HELIRN74 Enthusiast

HELIRN74

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FTS21108 is the ball joint kit

 

FT21130 is the uniball kit

 

You can get these kits in any combination.... different shocks,ball, ball joint....etc

 

 

So because I don't know much...what are the differences between uniball and ball joint kit. Advantages etc??

 

 

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So because I don't know much...what are the differences between uniball and ball joint kit. Advantages etc??

 

 

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i wish I could honestly answer that question..... The worst part about it is, im not even sure which kit I have. Terrible I know

CAtaylor Enthusiast

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Uniball will offer a wider range of movement. They are mainly used in racing aplications. If you live somewhere with alot of salt or sand they will wear quicker because they are more exposed. They require more maintenance also. Ball Joints is what you want unless you plan on doing a mid or long travel suspension. I had a set of Camburg's on my 13 1500, I didn't have any issues but I live in North louisiana and stayed on top of the maintenance

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Thanks! I live in western ny. So lots of salt and sand in the winter.

 

 

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SMiller Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah, I agree. if it's going to give 3" of lift, they should drop the differential. If not, the CV angles would be terrible. It would be nice if they offered a more economical option with a different brand of shocks, with Fox being available for an upgrade. But, then the ride probably would't be as good. Your truck is only raised 2" in the front, right? Do you think your ball joints are already starting to wear out?

It MIGHT have diff spacers but the angles are still going to suck, its suspension lift money and yet not a suspension lift..

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

Big Whiskey

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It MIGHT have diff spacers but the angles are still going to suck, its suspension lift money and yet not a suspension lift..

Yeah I agree. I'm curious to see the full details when they're released.

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I am a member for some time but this is my first post. I have a new 2016 GMC Sierra 2500hd on order and thinking of leveling it. I was looking at the suspension cam lift and would like to know if anyone has a opinion or experience with this kit? The link below is the kit in question along with a installation video. Thanks for any help that may help.

 

www.suspensionmaxx.com/store/product/SMX-MC5

royg6677 Enthusiast

royg6677

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I was looking at this system as it might have closer to factory ride. They use spacers to lower front axle. Any one have any pro's or con's on this kit. Try you tube link below for video of kit.

 

SMiller Senior Enthusiast

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I am a member for some time but this is my first post. I have a new 2016 GMC Sierra 2500hd on order and thinking of leveling it. I was looking at the suspension cam lift and would like to know if anyone has a opinion or experience with this kit? The link below is the kit in question along with a installation video. Thanks for any help that may help.

 

www.suspensionmaxx.com/store/product/SMX-MC5

Those aftermarket torsion keys do absolutely nothing. Twisting the bars is twisting bars, doesn't matter how you do it. IF IF IF you can not achieve the lift desired by turning the torsion bar keys up using the stock bolts THEN you can begin looking into keys but you should know if you are cranking up enough to need keys you will start needing other parts as well.

 

Lots of sloppy keys out there, NorcalNick did a nice YouTube video showing how sloppy the different keys are.

Doug64 Enthusiast

Doug64

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So after leveling w/keys the uca's hit the stops. will Cognito uca's alone, for example, be all that is needed to clear the stops?

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