: Fat Bob's 3" kit


Saleen
12-05-2007, 08:08 AM
I know many will think it's such a small lift I shouldn't bother, but for now it's about all I want or can afford. I can't seem to find any reviews on this kit on a google search, so I figured I'd come to the experts and ask.

The kit proports to use shock extensions to preserve the stock shocks, and while I'm sure that these are less than optimal solutions for roughing it off road, the reality is that this is largely a street truck (and a diesel at that). It ain't so svelte.

I previously had the dealership "fix" the uneven attitude by cranking the torsion bars, but that has resulted in clearance issues with the lower control arms and bump stops that I wasn't advised of way back when. I think this looks like a better alternative, but like I said I'm far from an expert on this. My previous mods have all been Mustangs so this is a really new world for me.

Here's a link:
http://www.fatbobsgarage.com/cart/products/Chevrolet_3_Lift_Kit_with_1_lift_blocks_2000_2008_ 8_lug-42-232.html


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ZJme
12-05-2007, 08:23 AM
You're one day late...

Red Chevy
12-05-2007, 08:24 AM
None of these leveling kits will do anything for your clearance issues with the a-arm, cause they do the same thing as cranking your torsio bars. The use new torsion bar keys that are indexed differently than your stock keys to give u lift with the same amouht of adjustment left on the adjuster bolt. Not 100%, but about the only option for clearance would be to lower the front back down, or remove the bump stop. That is what was required on the previous generation trucks.

Saleen
12-05-2007, 08:33 AM
You're one day late...

Huh?


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Kyron
12-05-2007, 09:31 AM
tuesday is dumb question day ......

Saleen
12-05-2007, 10:33 AM
I wasn't aware that there was a schedule.

I'll try and keep all my posts restricted to Tuesdays I guess :D


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