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Hey guys any possible input would be great on my question, I have an 03 Sierra 2500HD, looking to lift it, ultimately I would like to clear 35s mounted on 22s but Im a college student and money isnt too abundant, so with that in mind I have cranked my torsion keys in the front and put a 2 inch block in the rear, the truck sits higher but i would like a higher lift. A six inch lift is absolutely out of the questions since they run around 2 grand, I was lookig to purchase new torsion keys according to the seller they will give me about 3 more inches of lift than those from the factory, and also getting skyjacker shocks for front and rear, and looking to upgrade rear block to 3 or 4 inches. My question is, can I purchase new spindles perhaps longer ones? And with just spindles, would I achieve a higher lift without danger. Again maybe a silly question but any input would be great

 

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a guy at work put 2 inch block in the rear and new keys fully cranked in a 04 hd and still rubbed with 33" 12.5. If you already cranked you prob have 2 inch in the front so the keys sould only give you another inch and make you feel like your driving a tank if you max then out. I would have to say either body lift or wait untill the money for the 6" lift is there.

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a guy at work put 2 inch block in the rear and new keys fully cranked in a 04 hd and still rubbed with 33" 12.5. If you already cranked you prob have 2 inch in the front so the keys sould only give you another inch and make you feel like your driving a tank if you max then out. I would have to say either body lift or wait untill the money for the 6" lift is there.

 

 

Well my idea was to buy new shocks as well, longer ones and crank the aftermarket keys and yeah soon after i might do the body lift , but im not too familiar with this entire thing my previous truck just had wheels and it was on the ground.

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The Rough Country Kit is not so bad, $1200 and includes shocks, don't compromise, wait and get the 6" lift, here is the link and a picture of my sons truck sitting on 36's

 

Rough Country Lift

 

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The Rough Country Kit is not so bad, $1200 and includes shocks, don't compromise, wait and get the 6" lift, here is the link and a picture of my sons truck sitting on 36's

 

Rough Country Lift

 

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Thanks a lot man, truck looks good, not a bad price either

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