2005 FX4 Level 2 suspension question
#1
2005 FX4 Level 2 suspension question
I went into the local 4x4 shop and was asking about suspension lifts for my truck and the guy working there told me I was pretty much outta luck because the suspension on the 05's is different, I really want the RCD 5 inch lift but he said that it wouldn't work, is this true? Am I outta luck until someone developes a suspension lift for my truck?
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Adam's right, and that guy is smokin' something. Just make sure you don't have pulse vacuum hubs and the RCD will work fine. You can talk to Jared (Mudhippy) and Jared (Rangerboy03lv2 I believe?) and Brent (Stone02) to get some more information on it, I'm sure they'd be glad to tell you their experiences with it.
#4
The only thing that would stop you is your rotors. Your rotors are 12 inchs ... the rcd kit will only work up to 02 because in 03 the rotor size went to 12 inchs. You will need to buy 11.25 inch rotors and you can install the rcd with no problems. You will also need to get the ubolts for the rear since you have the 31 spline axle and the kit gives you ubolts for a 28 spline axle. rcd makes the ubolts you will just have to order them.
you dont have pulse vacumm hubs. good luck!
-Jared
you dont have pulse vacumm hubs. good luck!
-Jared
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Thanks a lot guys, that really helps me out. I was pretty bummed when he told me there wasnt anything I could do suspension wise to lift my truck. He said there were def. body lifts, which I am planning on getting within the next few weeks along with new rims and 33" tires to tide me over until spring when I will have the cash for the RCD lift and some 35's.
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Originally Posted by zabeard
nope, i asked jared the samething he used the old stuff, so all u need to do is rotors
but if you get smaller rotors, the brake pads are covering less area, then again, its only less then .5 an inch gone, but then again, rolling 31s and up, you need the extra stopping power
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Originally Posted by LILBLUE04FX4L2
the diameter of the rotor, just like the diameter of the tires makes a big difference
the smaller rotor just will not have as much effective surface area
less metal means it heats up faster and will be prone to warping sooner
the smaller rotor just will not have as much effective surface area
less metal means it heats up faster and will be prone to warping sooner
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Powerslot and Brembo both make slotted and crossdrilled rotors for our trucks, NOT sure what size tho.
Two best websites I've found are www.truckperformance.com and www.tirerack.com TireRack is waaaay expensive but they have more choices.
Two best websites I've found are www.truckperformance.com and www.tirerack.com TireRack is waaaay expensive but they have more choices.
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