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: Removing a lift


SleeperTRK
04-27-2006, 12:16 AM
I found a pretty nice 2004 black dmax with ONLY 5000 MILES! its got a 6" lift and 20" rims. I called a friend to see if he would be interested, he loves the truck except the lift and large tires.

Is it pretty easy to remove a lift? I installed a 4" on a toyota pickup along time ago. I am familiar with the process but would you recommend taking it to a shop to remove the lift?

Would anyone be interested in the lift, tires and or rims if he does buy this truck?

What would a shop charge to remove a lift?

Thanks in advance guys!
Todd

specialagentPK
04-27-2006, 12:18 AM
I think on the 6" lifts something is cut and welded on the front end. I can see a problem there but it also depends on the lift.

SleeperTRK
04-27-2006, 12:23 AM
Ok how about maby replacing it with a 2" or 3"? He just doesnt want a huge lift. Manly the rims tho, he hates the rims.

Duramaxed06
04-27-2006, 02:06 AM
what kind of lift?

SleeperTRK
04-27-2006, 09:40 AM
Let me stop by the guys place, get some info on it and a few pics. Thanks

01Duramax6spd
04-27-2006, 03:05 PM
I may be interested in the lift depending on how much it would cost and if it's not a cut components lift.

SleeperTRK
04-27-2006, 06:33 PM
Its a Fabtech, 6" is it possible?

Ok kyle, if you want it. What about the rims & tires?

I will post pics in a few

SleeperTRK
04-27-2006, 06:51 PM
They are piss poor pics becuase I was in a hurry.

Duramaxed06
04-27-2006, 07:06 PM
lift kits/rims and tires arent cheap, why would he want to take it off?
I think it looks much better, the rims aren't THAT bad.

jwfab1
04-27-2006, 08:56 PM
I know the RCD 6" lift requires the "ear" to be cut on the drivers side diff mount.

OneTALLGMC96
04-27-2006, 09:04 PM
Lower the torsion bars all the way and replace the spring, AAL, or blocks with less lift. My lift used to be a 6", now it is a 4":D

01Duramax6spd
04-27-2006, 09:22 PM
The rims and tires are too bling for me. I already have some nice
sim-locks. If I were him I'd leave the lift on it looks cool. BTW nice truck.

SleeperTRK
04-27-2006, 11:24 PM
He hates the rims the most! lol He might have to check around for new rims.

OneTALLGMC96: Is it just as easy to buy a new 4" with the money from a 6" lift? How long did it take for you to drop your lift?

That truck isnt going anywhere cause its a private seller but dusty is looking pretty hard at it with only 5000 miles.

01duramax6spd: could you maby re sell those rims and tires? Do you want the lift for your truck?

Thanks guys