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Old 09-15-2008, 11:53 AM   #1
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Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
Finally doing the install on this 08 GMC 2500 Diesel

Taking a Rize 10" and adding 2" more lift.
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I Wasn't sure if GMC's were aloud on this site or not......
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Old 09-15-2008, 12:48 PM   #2
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
Sweet! can't wait to see that truck in the air
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Old 09-15-2008, 01:04 PM   #3
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
subscribed...fun stuff

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Old 09-15-2008, 01:27 PM   #4
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
any type of full size GM is allowed lol..I love seeing these threads..gonna be a big bish

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Old 09-15-2008, 02:56 PM   #5
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
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Finally doing the install on this 08 GMC 2500 Diesel

Taking a Rize 10" and adding 2" more lift.

What are you doing to get an extra 2"s?
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Old 09-15-2008, 03:01 PM   #6
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
Getting torsion bar crossmember put up next... Here is the front end closer to done.
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Old 09-15-2008, 03:01 PM   #7
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
We are doing torsion keys and add a 2" block to the rear lift springs.
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Old 09-15-2008, 03:08 PM   #8
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
nice, you always have a good build to look at
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Old 09-15-2008, 03:16 PM   #9
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Old 09-15-2008, 03:45 PM   #10
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that truck is gonna look sweet
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Old 09-15-2008, 04:50 PM   #11
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
That is gonna be huge. Holy sh1t.
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Old 09-15-2008, 04:56 PM   #12
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Old 09-15-2008, 06:07 PM   #13
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Old 09-15-2008, 06:22 PM   #14
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
dang those kicker bars are beeefy!
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Old 09-15-2008, 06:37 PM   #15
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
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nice, you always have a good build to look at


gonna turn out real nice
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Old 09-16-2008, 07:34 AM   #16
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
how much weight does the kit add?

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Old 09-16-2008, 08:21 AM   #17
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
Its hard to say an exact, but I know the kit boxes weigh around 500lbs without shocks and rear springs..
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Old 09-16-2008, 11:12 AM   #18
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
im not a fan of spindle lifts but that doesnt look like bad kit. i wouldve painted it black before install tho.

good work.
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Old 09-16-2008, 11:44 AM   #19
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
Here are the sway bar end links:



Here are some shots of the steering:
If you want to see any specific pictures let me know, Ill do my best to get them.


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Old 09-16-2008, 11:51 AM   #20
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Re: Finally doing 12" on 08 2500
I really like the beefy look of these lifts, good stuff !


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