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[jaks7124]

What's the best and cheapist way to lift my ex?? I was thinking a 3" body lift, if i did this what would be the largest tires I could fit w/o trimming?

 

[FMExplorer]

31x10.50 for sure - maybe 32x11.50. You can get a body lift for about $100 complete. Install is easy, but time consuming...

Jon

 

[88vert]

Get the shackles and spacers you can get both for around 100 and they are easy to install

 

[jaks7124]

what size tires could i fit with that lift??

 

[88vert]

I would say a 31 maybe a 32

 

[jaks7124]

is this easier than a body lift, and how long does it take to install?

 

[88vert]

Alot easier than a body lift I would say about a hour and a half to install both and for you can get both for around 100

 

[94EBexplorer]

shackels will also give you ground clearance where a body lift wont....

 

[FMExplorer]

Shackles won't give you any more ground clearance than a body lift. Ground clearance is only changed by the size of the tire. Shackles and spacers will lift everything higher off of the axles, where a body lift will only lift the body. Shackels and spacers will gain you 1-2" max. For every 2" you add for shackles, you gain only 1 inch of lift - and spacers can't be much bigger than 1-1 1/2" as the studs aren't long enough for anything bigger than that. You will need an alignment ($40-60) after doing spacers - and maybe even new camber bushings (although not everyone needs the bushings). These run about $150 installed (depending on style. Yes - shackles and spacers are quicker to install, but the overall cost is much higher. Your best bet is to decide what you want to do long-term. If you plan on doing a full suspension lift at some point, dont do the shackles/spacers as you will be duplicating things down the road.

J