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Hey everyone,

I'm a proud new owner of a 2001 pewter crew cab :D :D :D
I've had it since December and love it but I think that it is time to lift it.
I don't want to do a body lift yet just suspension and I was wondering
if you guys could recommend a couple for me and give me some prices.
Any help would be greatly apreciated.

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another californian!!!

so ya, there is only one suspension lift and there is only one body lift. do both and put 33's on :wink:

most people dont know that BL's are a must for s-series vehicles

and welcome to the site. check out the mod info page for lots of tech info :D
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Hey thanks man 8)
Are both kits from T M or just suspension???

I was planning on running 33's but wasn't sure how much lift was required
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jarhead wrote: Are both kits from T M or just suspension???
TM is the 5" suspension lift , PA is the 2" body lift.

Welcome, glad we are gaining CC's almost as fast as we are losing them :D

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Just to pass along an FYI...that new Superlift 6" kit was listed in an offroad magazine for $1600. Not sure when they'll actually start shipping them since the test fit vehicle is still in their shop as far as we know, but that may be an option before too long.
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HenryJ wrote:
jarhead wrote:

Welcome, glad we are gaining CC's almost as fast as we are losing them :D

ah come one, dont sound so blue :cry: :wink:
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AZS10Crew wrote:Just to pass along an FYI...that new Superlift 6" kit was listed in an offroad magazine for $1600. Not sure when they'll actually start shipping them since the test fit vehicle is still in their shop as far as we know, but that may be an option before too long.
ya if the superlift is a real lift. it will be an option and you will need every inch you can get to clear 33's..espcially 33x12.5 on after market rims
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I was just on the mct page and they are doing a group purchase on the pa 2" body lift. It is going for about $125.00 plus shipping if I was looking at the rite one. Does anyone know what the kit part number is I figured that if I need to do both I might as well get the bl now and wait for the 6" superlift.
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#PA192

have you checked out this page?

http://www.s-10crewcab.com/og1/modinfo/modhome.htm
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Hobie,

Thanks that page has all kinds of stuff on it :thumb: Hopefully by time I head back to Michigan in september I will have a good amount of them done. :) I'm thinking of ordering the b/l from that group purchase. I checked summit and they want $175 for it.
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Has anyone had 31x10.50 Goodyear at's (I'm not sure what the true diameter is) with just body lift or will i need to get shackles and t-bar twist to fit them?? If they fit I know where I can get a set of 5 new for about $100
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jarhead wrote:Has anyone had 31x10.50 Goodyear at's (I'm not sure what the true diameter is) with just body lift or will i need to get shackles and t-bar twist to fit them?? If they fit I know where I can get a set of 5 new for about $100
I don't have the AT's, but I do have the 31x10.5 MT/R's which have an overall diameter of 30.3". Check the Tire Rack for the diameter of these tires. I am using the 2" PA body lift, 3/4" T-bar crank, and Summit Sway Control Plus helper springs with no problems. Do you mean $100 for all 5, or $100 each? Even if they're $100 each, I still think that's a good price.
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jarhead wrote:Has anyone had 31x10.50 Goodyear at's (I'm not sure what the true diameter is) with just body lift or will i need to get shackles and t-bar twist to fit them?? If they fit I know where I can get a set of 5 new for about $100
On stock wheels they may rub a little on the frame at full lock. If on aftermarket wheels with less than 6" BS, they'll rub on the rear of the wheel well and maybe the fender too.
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That's $100 for all 5. A friend of mine owes me some cash and said he would give the whole set to me for $100 so they will actually cost me about $400 total. he bought them for his blazer then he wrecked it about a month ago and don't need them any more because he bought a freekin mustang. :roll:
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