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Old May 12, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Allright, after looking through about every post with the word spacer in it I still haven't found what I am looking for. Everyone says that if you are going to use spacers only use the 1" kind. Why does eveyone frown on the 2" ones? I have known many trucks that have used 2" or more spacers and they have never had any problems. With the bigger spacers is it easier for the bolt to snap that hold the perch onto the axle? I am currently sitting 35" from the ground to my wheel well and I would like to get it to 37". Also all you guys with the SLS with spacers and ome shocks, do you still use the offroad button that gives you the extra 2 inches? If so does this almost completely extend the rear shocks? I am really close to ordering the 1 1/2 or 2 inch spacers unless it is going to screw up the truck. Please let me know if I am going to get myself into trouble.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Why do you need more lift? That's the important question. I'm sitting at about 35" to the place and I haven't found at trail I couldn't conquer, unless there's snow but that's a tire issue.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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I used the 751s in the front for the 3 inch lift instead of the 1.75. I know that when I get a heavy duty bumper it will settle down around a 1/2 inch. Currently I am at 37 inches in the front with no vibrations or driveline issues. I just want to have my back springs (762's) to sit the same height. The back is at 35 inches. I am trying to set my truck up as a daily driver/ trail rig and was wondering why everyone is scared to go above a 1 inch spacer? If I put to much stress on a rear wheel will my suspension fail with the spacers?
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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I'll sell you my 3 week old set of 2inch spacers... Pm me
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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I only need 2 if you are willing to break up the set.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Pm sent...
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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You can always replace the 762's with a set of 763's which will give you that extra inch, only problem is they are real HD.
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Does anyone know if the 763s are progressive springs like the 751s or are they linear like the 762s?
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Being a rear spring the 763 should be a progressive spring rate. You want progressive so the spring stiffens as it compresses under load.
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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That is what I thought, but by looking at the 762 I thought that is was linear. So is the 762 also progressive?
 
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